US army begins discharging soldiers who refuse Covid vaccine
by Maya Yang and agency from US news | The Guardian on (#5VQ13)
Army secretary says move is essential for combat readiness after vaccination made mandatory for service members in August 2021
US soldiers who refuse to get a Covid-19 vaccine will be immediately discharged, the US army said on Wednesday, saying the move was critical to maintain combat readiness.
The army's order applies to regular army soldiers, active-duty army reservists and cadets unless they have approved or pending exemptions, it said in a statement.
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