US Army says soldiers discharged for refusing COVID vaccine may reapply

U.S. soldiers who refused the COVID-19 vaccine were discharged by the Army during the pandemic. Those same soldiers are now receiving invitations to rejoin the military since the services have rescinded the controversial vaccine requirement.

The letters detail necessary steps for discharged members to correct their records and re-characterize the reason for their separation. The letters also contain instructions for how to contact a recruiter in case the recipient has interest in rejoining the military.

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“As a result of the rescission of all current COVID-19 vaccination requirements, former Soldiers who were involuntary separated for refusal to receive the COVID-19 vaccination may request a correction of their military records from either or both the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR),” the letter read.

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The U.S. Army has been encountering significant challenges recruiting new members. In 2022, the service missed its recruiting goal by 15,000 soldiers.

So far, less than 50 service members have rejoined the military since the vaccine mandate was rescinded, a small portion of the 8,000 who were discharged.

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