Coverage dated November 29, 2021 to November 30, 2021

Pentagon chief says National Guard members who refuse vaccine cannot train to maintain status

Headline from FOX 13 Tampa

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has decided that National Guard members who refuse COVID-19 vaccination will be barred from federally funded drills and training required to maintain their Guard status, saying, "Vaccination is essential to the health and readiness of the force."

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WTOP Washington DC
Pentagon chief says Guard who refuse vaccine cannot train (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Nov 29, 2021
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has decided that National Guard members who refuse COVID-19 vaccination will be barred from federally funded drills and training required to maintain their Guard status.
FOX 13 Tampa
Pentagon chief says National Guard members who refuse vaccine cannot train to maintain status (opens FOX 13 Tampa)
Published Nov 30, 2021
FOX 13 Tampa's feed description
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has decided that National Guard members who refuse COVID-19 vaccination will be barred from federally funded drills and training required to maintain their Guard status, saying, "Vaccination is essential to the health and readiness of the force."
Voice of America
Pentagon Chief Issues COVID Vaccination Order for National Guard (opens Voice of America)
Published Nov 30, 2021
Voice of America's feed description
Lloyd Austin’s memo says Guard members who remain unvaccinated by the Army and Air Force vaccination deadlines cannot drill or train and will be penalized with unexcused absence

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