- The Under Secretary of the Navy has expressed disappointment regarding service members who were discharged due to not complying with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
- In connection to this issue, the Navy has issued an official apology to the affected personnel.
- A pathway to reinstatement has been announced for those who were separated from service because of the mandate.
- This initiative is part of a broader Pentagon effort to review and address past separations linked to the vaccine mandate.
- The objective is to correct these separations, offering affected individuals an opportunity to return to service.
- The Navy’s actions highlight a shift towards reconciliation and rectification concerning policies enacted during the pandemic.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/navy-under-secretary-hung-cao-says-personnel-discharged-over-vaccine-mandate-were-failed)