US Army Announces First Separations Over COVID-19 Vaccine Refusals

US Army Announces First Separations Over COVID-19 Vaccine Refusals
A soldier receives a COVID-19 vaccine from Army Preventative Medical Services in Fort Knox, Ky., on Sept. 9, 2021. Jon Cherry/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The U.S. Army last week announced the separations of three soldiers who refused to take the COVID-19 vaccine, the first time the military branch has discharged troops over the mandate.

The Army also said that so far had it relieved six of its leaders, two of whom were battalion commanders. It also issued 3,251 reprimands for soldiers who refused the vaccine, according to a March 18 statement.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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