Defense Secretary Orders Additional Remedies, More Clarity on COVID-19 Reinstatements – IOTW Report

Defense Secretary Orders Additional Remedies, More Clarity on COVID-19 Reinstatements

Defense.gov:

The defense secretary today signed a memorandum directing more clarity regarding the department’s efforts to reinstate service members kicked out for not taking the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as additional remedies for those service members.

“We’re doing everything we can, as quickly as we can, to reinstate those who were affected by that policy,” said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order, Jan. 27, 2025, regarding reinstating service members discharged under the department’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. In February, the department published implementation guidance on how to make that happen.

The secretary acknowledged that there have been hiccups in that effort so far but that he and the department are working to correct them. 

“It hasn’t been perfect, and we know that,” Hegseth said. “We’re having an ongoing conversation with you to get it right. [We’re] working with the White House as well. We want anyone impacted by that vaccine mandate back into the military — people of conscience, warriors of conscience — back in our formations.”  more

6 Comments on Defense Secretary Orders Additional Remedies, More Clarity on COVID-19 Reinstatements

  1. Most military types kicked out over the jab would be taking quite a large paycut moving from civilian employment back to the military. They won’t get many takers.

    It will take years to flush the branches of the rot. Need to start on the service academys first. They reek of liberal infestation.

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  2. I like Pete Hegseth and believe he’ll be a fine Secretary of Defense (it’s early). But I’ve got a couple of personal hangups that I’m trying hard to overcome.

    First, every time I see a photo of him I can’t help thinking Dick Tracy, and I always thought Dick Tracy was a dork.

    Second, those flat shirt collars with fat points add to the ‘dork’ look. Very unbecoming.

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