The Army is now considering reinstating soldiers who were discharged due to rejecting the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
A letter from the Army indicates a new policy to correct military records, allowing former soldiers to reenter service.
The move follows the rescinding of the vaccine mandate, which led to the discharge of over 8,000 troops.
Many have seen this letter. I just got mine. When I resigned from the Army, it was clear DoD was breaking the law (and senior leaders were likely engaged in treason).
Why doesn't the Army ask me if I want my resignation converted into a retirement dated with the release date… pic.twitter.com/BMscmhoVkB
— Brad Miller (@BradMiller1010) November 17, 2023
The letter has prompted calls for compensation for those affected by the mandate, and it has raised questions about the treatment of unvaccinated soldiers.
“One might be curious why the Army is doing an about face on this now, given that its top official clearly has a different perspective from the policy change she’s authorizing, wrote retired Army Maj. Chase Spears.
“Last month the Army missed its fiscal year 2022 recruiting goals by 10,000, the third consecutive year to have a significant shortfall. In fiscal year 2021, the Army missed its recruiting goal by 25 percent, even after lowering its initial goal for the year and reducing enlistment standards.”
“If this trend holds, the force will have no choice but to cut units, and the heavy load already borne by those currently serving will increase accordingly.”
“As top military officials continue to deny the impact of dragging the Army into progressive social policy advocacy, reality remains unmoved.”
“The Army requires several immunizations and checkups throughout the year to maintain one’s medical readiness. Not one of those came with the coercive force of the Covid mandate.”
“Late on your flu shot? You just get told to take one at your next convenience. Late on a vision check? The same applied.”
“But in 2021 on Fort Leavenworth, proof of the Covid shot was the only path to being able to live an existence that in any way might reflect normal. It became the primary marker of human worth on that base, and at many others.”
The reversal of the policy is seen as a response to the Army’s recruitment challenges and the need to address the impact of progressive social policy advocacy within the military.
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