The issue with optional vaccinations wasn't the poke, it was pulling soldiers or entire ships from the field. Those resources were there for a reason and either

The issue with optional vaccinations wasn't the poke, it was pulling soldiers or entire ships from the field. Those resources were there for a reason and either needed to be replaced or weakened our posture. With COVID under control, and 96% of soldiers vaccinated there is no longer a need to make it mandatory. This is what we want right? Policy based on evaluated risks and threats?