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I guess the US military can now mandate it as they've said they will. Time to see how many of the people posting on social media that they'd rather take a disho

I guess the US military can now mandate it as they've said they will. Time to see how many of the people posting on social media that they'd rather take a dishonorable discharge will follow through.

giantg2 5y ago
It's more likely that people eligible for retirement will take it earlier than they originally planned. That's basically what we're seeing in return to office attrition.
eli 5y ago
They could have made it mandatory for the military regardless of full approval. This just makes it easier.
- Maxburn 5y ago
  That backfired with anthrax. https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2003/12/judge-orders-dod-stop-requiring-anthrax-shots https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2003/12/judge-or...
  - eli 5y ago
    Arguably, but they were reportedly getting ready to give the order either way.
ibejoeb 5y ago
It will likely be a medical separation.
- giantg2 5y ago
  Only if they have a medical reason that prevents vaccination. Which is unlikely considering the number of vaccines already required.
- zip1234 5y ago
  Unlikely unless there is a legit medical reason not to take it. Not taking the vaccine would directly affect readiness.