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Secretary of Defense Mandates COVID-19 Vaccinations for Service Members

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8/26/2021
An Army medic administers the COVID-19 vaccine to another soldier.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III yesterday issued a memorandum directing mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for service members.

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DOD Intends to Mandate Pfizer Vaccine, Pentagon Official Says

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8/25/2021
Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby holds a press briefing, at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

Kirby said the health of DOD's military and civilian employees, families and communities is a top priority.

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DOD officials provide COVID-19 response update

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3/1/2021
DOD officials provide COVID-19 response update

DoD officials present update on COVID-19 response efforts

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DOD Officials Announce Distribution Plan for Initial COVID-19 Vaccine

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12/10/2020
Image of Mr. McCaffery speaking at a podium at the Pentagon

DOD is expected to receive around 44,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine in the initial phase.

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