Coverage dated December 12, 2021 to December 13, 2021

Air Force discharges 27 for refusing COVID-19 vaccine

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As of last week, more than 97% of the active duty Air Force had gotten at least one shot. Officials said none of the 27 sought any type of exemption.

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KENS 5 San Antonio
Air Force discharges 27 for refusing COVID-19 vaccine (opens KENS 5 San Antonio)
Published Dec 13, 2021
KENS 5 San Antonio's feed description
As of last week, more than 97% of the active duty Air Force had gotten at least one shot. Officials said none of the 27 sought any type of exemption.
Newsweek
27 discharged from Air Force for refusing COVID vaccine as thousands more hold out (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 12, 2021
Newsweek's feed description
These members are considered the first throughout the U.S. military to be discharged due to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Boston
Air Force discharges 27 for refusal to get COVID vaccine (opens Boston)
Published Dec 12, 2021
Boston's feed description
The Air Force gave its forces until Nov. 2 to get the vaccine, and thousands have either refused or sought an exemption.
The Hill
Air Force discharges 27 people for refusing COVID-19 vaccine (opens The Hill)
Published Dec 13, 2021
The Hill's feed description
The Air Force said Monday that it has discharged 27 personnel for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Guardian
US air force discharges 27 service members for refusing Covid vaccine (opens The Guardian)
Published Dec 13, 2021
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The members were in their first term of enlistment and are believed to be the first to be removed for defying order
Los Angeles Times
Air Force discharges 27 people for refusal to get vaccinated (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Dec 13, 2021
Los Angeles Times's feed description
The Air Force members discharged for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine are the first service members to be let go for disobeying the mandate.
Fox News
Air Force discharges 27 active duty airmen for refusing to take COVID-19 jab (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 13, 2021
Fox News's feed description
The U.S. Air Force announced Monday that 27 active-duty airmen were administratively discharged for refusing to roll up their sleeves for a COVID-19 jab and vowed to continue to refuse the jab.
Local News 8
Air Force discharges 27 troops for refusing Covid-19 vaccine (opens Local News 8)
Published Dec 13, 2021
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By Oren Liebermann, CNN The Air Force has discharged 27 service members for refusing to get the Covid-19 vaccine, spokeswoman Ann Stefanek told CNN on Monday, making these likely the first troops to be removed from the military for failure to obey the vaccine mandate.
CBS News
First members of military are discharged for refusing COVID vaccine (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 13, 2021
CBS News's feed description
The Air Force has discharged 27 service members.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Vaccine refusal gets 27 booted from Air Force (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
Published Dec 13, 2021
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description
WASHINGTON -- The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the covid-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.
Sofrep
Air Force Discharges 27 Troops For Refusing COVID Vaccine (opens Sofrep)
Published Dec 13, 2021
Sofrep's feed description
AF spokeswoman Ann Stefanek on Monday said that these 27, are the first airmen to be administratively discharged for refusing the vaccine.
Hot Air
Air Force removes 27 service members for refusing vaccine (opens Hot Air)
Published Dec 13, 2021
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The U.S. Air Force on Monday said 27 service members had been discharged for refusing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, the first active-duty troops believed to have been removed for declining the vaccin...
Washington Examiner
Air Force discharges 27 for refusal to get COVID-19 vaccine (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Dec 13, 2021
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WASHINGTON — The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.
Washington Post
Air Force discharges 27 service members in first apparent dismissals over vaccine refusal (opens Washington Post)
Published Dec 13, 2021
Washington Post's feed description
The dismissed service members were discharged for not obeying a lawful order, and none had sought an exemption, according to the Air Force.
NBC News
Air Force discharges 27 over Covid vaccine requirement (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 13, 2021
NBC News's feed description
The Air Force has discharged 27 active-duty members who refused to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as required, a spokesperson said Monday.
Forbes
U.S. Air Force Discharges 27 Active-Duty Members For Failing To Comply With Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate (opens Forbes)
Published Dec 13, 2021
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The discharged personnel did not apply for a religious or medical exemption, but instead refused to get vaccinated.
NPR
Air Force discharges 27 for refusing to get COVID vaccine (opens NPR)
Published Dec 13, 2021
NPR's feed description
The Pentagon earlier this year required the vaccine for all members of the military, including active duty, National Guard and the Reserves.

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