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MILLINGTON, Tenn. - Proving the Navy can help you achieve your goals, Legalman 1st Class Chelse Wilson took advantage of the Career Intermission Program (CIP) to earn a law degree and receive a commission into the Judge Advocate General Corps. “The CIP is beneficial to Sailors of all ranks and rates. The program allows a Sailor to achieve a goal that might not be possible while on active duty, while still offering a stipend and medical benefits,” said Wilson, who earned her degree from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. The CIP was established in 2009 to help address life/work challenges Sailors might face. Each year, CIP allows active duty or Full Time Support Sailors to take a sabbatical from their military service, transitioning into the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) for up to three years. Following the intermission, Sailors return to active duty with a two-for-one service obligation for time spent in the IRR. So a Sailor who takes the full three years available, would owe six years of obligated service. “Before even applying to the CIP, Sailors should make a plan on what they want to achieve – whether that is going to school, taking care of family members, or anything else. For me, law school was three years long so I knew that I would need to use the entirety of the time offered by the CIP,” said Wilson. Career intermission may be used for a multitude of personal or professional reasons, from pursuing additional education to starting a family or caring for an ailing loved one. The CIP is not limited to specific rates or communities, and has been used successfully by officers and enlisted Sailors. “I also had to make sure I had enough time to prepare, and take the bar exam before I returned to active duty,” said Wilson. “Because I knew what my time limits were, I was able to ensure I achieved all my goals before returning to active duty.” During their intermission, Sailors retain their full medical and dental benefits for themselves and their dependents, commissary and Navy Exchange benefits, and a monthly stipend equal to 1/15 of the participant’s active duty basic pay. “If advanced schooling is the route a Sailor wants to take, they can use their GI Bill giving the Sailor a monthly housing allowance on top of the benefits offered by the CIP,” said Wilson. Sailors are also authorized a one-time permanent change of station within the continental U.S. to the location of their choice. Additionally, CIP participants carry forward up to 60 days of unused accrued leave balance through their intermission, or they have the option to use, sell back, or lose any unused accrued leave before starting CIP participation. For more information on CIP please visit: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Reserve-Personnel-Mgmt/IRR/Career-Intermission/

UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 221553Z SEP 21 MID600051007286U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 207/21 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/SEP// SUBJ/FY-22 JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERALS CORPS IN-SERVICE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM SELECTION BOARD// REF/A/DOC/JAG/23JUL20// AMPN/REF A IS JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERALS CORPS IN-SERVICE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION 111A// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the convening of the fiscal year (FY) 2022 Judge Advocate Generals Corps (JAGC) In-service Procurement Program (IPP) Selection Board no earlier than February 2022. The JAGC-IPP provides outstanding, career-motivated enlisted personnel of all ratings, who meet the eligibility criteria, the opportunity to earn a commission in the JAGC. The FY-22 board will accept applications for the funded legal education option (FLEO) and the direct commission option (DCO). 2. This program is open to active duty enlisted Sailors and Navy full-time support personnel in any rating or military occupational specialty in paygrades E-5 through E-7 at the time of the application. DCO applicants must have served on active duty for a period of no less than 2 years and no more than 10 years at the time of commissioning. FLEO applicants must have served on active duty for a period of no less than four years and no more than eight years at the time legal training begins. Members of the individual ready reserve or serving on active duty for operational support, active duty for training or one to three year recalls are not eligible for this program. FLEO applicants selected for the program must begin legal training no later than September 2022 and prior to the eighth anniversary of their active duty commencement date. Legal training in the program commences as of the date of reporting for duty under instruction at the unit to which the enlisted Sailor is assigned while attending law school. The enlisted Sailor is not required to begin law school courses by this date. All time-in-service and paygrade requirements are statutory and cannot be waived. 3. Reference (a) provides information on authorized program benefits, eligibility, obligated service and program requirements. Where information differs between this NAVADMIN and reference (a), this NAVADMIN takes precedence. 4. Application procedures are provided in reference (a) and this NAVADMIN. All applicants and endorsing commands should fully read this NAVADMIN, reference (a) and application guides. All references are available at https://www.jag.navy.mil/careers_/careers/opportunities_ipp.html. 5. Applicants must not have reached their 42nd birthday by the time they commission. This requirement cannot be waived. 6. Amplifying education information for the FY-22 board a. Law School Admission Test (LSAT) exam score reports are required for all applicants. LSAT score reports may be submitted via separate correspondence after the deadline, but must be received by 15 January 2022. Website screenshots of LSAT scores will not be accepted unless an official score report is not available to LSAT FLEX test takers. b. All applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution at the time of the application deadline. Applicants must submit their official or unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned and a complete list of all schools attended. c. Applicants applying to the FLEO must provide a prioritized list of U.S. law schools accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to which the applicant has applied or plans to apply. Applicants are encouraged to apply to more than one school. Applicants must apply to at least one law school in which in-state tuition and fees can be obtained, one law school near the applicants current duty station and one law school located in a fleet concentration area (i.e., Norfolk, VA, Jacksonville/Mayport, FL, San Diego, CA, Pearl Harbor, HI, Bremerton, WA or Washington, DC). Applicants must provide a copy of any acceptance letters received prior to the convening of the selection board. d. Applicants applying for the DCO must have obtained a law degree (juris doctor) from a law school considered by the ABA to be accredited under provisions established by the ABA at the time of their graduation from the law school. e. Applicants for the DCO must submit a current letter or certificate of good standing from the licensing authority admitting the applicant to the practice of law before a federal court or the highest court of a state, a U.S. territory, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico or the District of Columbia. f. All applicants must obtain a conditional release from their enlisted community manager (ECM). To obtain a conditional release, an applicant must submit NAVPERS 1306/7 to their ECM or detailer as appropriate. The FY-22 JAGC-IPP selection board will only consider enlisted candidates who have a conditional release included in their program application. 7. Applicants must submit their application electronically via Department of Defense (DoD) Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) (https://safe.apps.miL) to navyaccessions(at)navy.mil no later than 2359 Eastern Standard Time Wednesday, 15 December 2021. Applicants or their command may submit the completed application. Once submitted via DoD SAFE, the submitter of the application must e-mail navyaccessions(at)navy.mil to provide notification of the submission, the DoD SAFE file download password and a command point of contact for follow up information. If an applicant requires an exception to the e-submission policy due to operational restrictions, please contact (202) 685-8527 or navyaccessions(at)navy.mil prior to 20 November 2021. LSAT score reports and law school acceptance letters may be submitted via separate correspondence after the deadline, but must be received by 15 January 2022. No other additional or amplifying information will be accepted after the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the board. Applicants will be notified directly of board results four to six weeks following the convening of the selection board. 8. In line with reference (a), prior to submitting a completed application, applicants are required to complete a structured interview with the JAGC. Structured interviews will be conducted in line with policy established by the Judge Advocate General. Instructions for scheduling a structured interview may be found at https://www.jag.navy.mil/careers_/careers/opportunities_ipp.html. This requirement is separate from and in addition to the command interview. 9. Point of contact is the Office of the Judge Advocate General Accessions Program Manager and can be reached at (202) 685-8527/DSN 325 or via e-mail at navyaccessions(at)navy.mil. 10. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

The Defense Department soon will begin a three-year rollout of a cloud-based system intended to replace the aging Defense Travel System, which has been beset by costly inefficiency for years. Dubbed MyTravel, the new system will let users book travel and process expense reports online.

NORFOLK, Va. -- Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) 1st Class Ryan L. Crosby, assigned to Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic (EWTGLANT) in Virginia Beach passed away Sept. 19, due to COVID-19 related complications at a local hospital. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of Petty Officer Crosby during this extremely difficult time, and we ask that their privacy be respected," said EWTGLANT Commander, Col. Christopher Browning. EWTGLANT Sailors, Marines and civilians are supported by chaplains, mental health specialists, and counselors. Anyone experiencing flu-like symptoms is encouraged to seek medical treatment immediately. For questions related to this release, please contact Lt. Cmdr. Laura Stegherr, Carrier Strike Group Four public affairs officer at 757-341-3467 or laura.k.stegherr.mil@us.navy.mil.

Aug/ Sept 2021 DANTES Information Bulletin

Yes!! And it could include "thus calming the masses who were considering a lynch mob to tar & feather admin if the quotas did not come out last week!!"

No problem!

Try this: And thank you to @mmn1ss for posting the quotas so quick

FY-22 Cycle 250 Active Duty E-7 Quotas Includes percentage and comparison of past Cycle 246 to the current Cycle 250

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REF K is BUMEDNOTE 6300, Navy Coronavirus Disease 2019 vaccine medical temporary, and medical permanent exemption for medical contraindication approval process. REF L is BUMED Memo 6300, Interchangeability of food and drug administration-approved Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine Comirnaty and Food and DrugAdministration-authorized Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine under emergency use authorization.// POC/BOWES, BRIAN/CAPT/COMNAVRESFORCOM/TEL (757) 322-5645/E-MAIL: BRIAN.N.BOWES(AT)NAVY.MIL// RMKS/1. Per ref (a) the Secretary of Defense determined that mandatory vaccination against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is necessary to protect the Force and defend the American people. Refs (b), (j) and (l) describe the Navy policy and process for executing the mandatory vaccinations and shall be read in their entirety. Navy Reserve Commands and leadership shall immediately begin full vaccination of all Navy Reserve military personnel who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Commanders will be creative and aggressively develop plans to get Sailors vaccinated using all available civilian and military resources. Commanders will notify their Sailors on the requirement to vaccinate against COVID-19 and the availability of the COVID-19 vaccinations from local commercial sources IAW ref (f); have 100% of eligible Sailors fully vaccinated NLT 24 December 2021; and per ref (e) order, receive, store and administer COVID-19 vaccinations as needed to ensure all Sailors are vaccinated. 2. IDT/Active Duty Policy. 2.A Beginning October 2021, reschedules, authorized absences, and virtual/telework drills are not authorized until fully vaccinated. Only exceptions are for extenuating circumstances such as family death, serious injury/illness, or hospitalization. NRA/NOSC Commanders can direct non-fully vaccinated Sailors who drill at off-site locations to report to their assigned NRA/NOSC in order to complete required notifications, counseling, and vaccine administration. 2.B. The use of paid or non-paid IDT drills are authorized in order to maximize opportunities to receive the vaccination at civilian or military sites. Every effort will be made to support drilling reservists who are willing to receive the vaccine through a civilian or local program. 2.C. Active Duty commands may have immunization requirements. Non-fully vaccinated Sailors should coordinate with unit leadership and Reserve Program Director prior to executing orders. 3. COVID vaccination. Per ref (g) the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Pfizer-BioNTech as the first fully licensed COVID-19 vaccine. Per ref (l), the FDA-approved Comirnaty vaccine, and the FDA-Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, have the same formulation, and can be used interchangeably to provide the COVID-19 vaccination series without presenting any safety or effectiveness concerns. Navy medical providers can use Pfizer-BioNTech doses distributed under the EUA to administer mandatory vaccinations. Per ref (a) licensed vaccines are mandatory, however, individuals may elect to receive an FDA-EUA COVID vaccine in lieu of the mandatory vaccine. A complete course of COVID-19 vaccines under FDA licensure or FDA EUA or Expanded Availability (EA), including 2 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna, or 1 dose of Janssen/Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines are required to be considered fully vaccinated. 4. Implementation. Mandatory vaccination requirements for Navy Reserve personnel will be implemented consistent with refs (a) through (d). Navy Reserve personnel are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after completing the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or two weeks after receiving a single dose of a one-dose vaccine. Navy reserve personnel with previous COVID-19 infection are not considered fully vaccinated. 5. Exemptions/Waivers. The following guidance regarding mandatory vaccination exemptions/waivers is provided IAW refs (b) and (k). 5.A. The process for obtaining medical and administrative exemptions/waivers for mandatory vaccinations is provided in ref (d) and in refs (h) and (i) for religious accommodations and exemptions. Specifically for the COVID-19 vaccination, in addition to the processes in refs (d), (h), and (i), per reference (b) the authority to grant approval of permanent medical exemption/waiver is the first medical Flag Officer. All exemption/waiver requests must be submitted by the conclusion of a Sailors regularly scheduled October drill. 5.B. A history of COVID-19 disease and/or positive serology does not exempt a Navy Reserve member from receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Navy Reserve personnel who previously received a medical exemption from COVID-19 vaccine while the vaccines were authorized under an Emergency Use Authorization will be reevaluated per paragraph 5.A to determine whether the medical exemption remains valid. 5.C. Navy Reserve personnel who are actively participating in COVID-19 clinical trials are exempted from mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 until the trial is complete in order to avoid invalidating clinical trial results. 6. COVID-19 Vaccination Reporting. Per ref (b) the following COVID-19 reporting is required. 6.A. Navy Reserve vaccination compliance will be monitored via the Medical Readiness Reporting System (MRRS). 6.B. Vaccine administration errors, serious adverse vaccine reactions or clinically significant adverse events will be reported in the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, (https://vaers.hhs.gov/resources/infoproviders.html). 6.C. Vaccine administrators will ensure COVID-19 vaccine administration is accurately coded to reflect the type of vaccine given. 6.D. To ensure vaccination is appropriately recorded in MRRS, FTS/AC must provide documentation of any COVID-19 vaccination to their medical department the next duty day. Drilling reservists who receive the vaccination from a retail network pharmacy or other non-DoD vaccine administrator must provide documentation of any COVID-19 vaccination to their NRA/NOSC within 7 days of receipt. 6.E. For Navy Reserve service members without a pending exemption request or whose exemption request was denied, commands will provide counseling regarding refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine. This counseling will include access to a healthcare professional to answer questions regarding the risks of COVID-19 and the benefits of COVID-19 vaccinations. Commands will then issue a uniform NAVPERS 1070/613 (Page 13) ordering initiation of the COVID-19 vaccine series, to be completed within the time requirements of paragraph 6.E.1 below. The NAVPERS 1070/613 can be found at: https://portal.secnav.navy.mil/cop/crc/COVID/Documentationand PDFTraining/Forms/Allitems.aspx. 6.E.1 Vaccination will be initiated within 7 days for FTS/AC and no later than the next drill weekend for drilling reservists. 6.E.2 FTS/AC counseling and Page 13 issuance shall occur NLT 15 September 2021 for members without a pending exemption request. FTS/AC whose exemption request was denied will be counseled and issued the Page 13 within 7 days of the denial. 6.E.3 For drilling reservist counseling and Page 13 issuance shall occur prior to conclusion of the October drill weekend for members without a pending exemption request. Drilling reservists whose exemption request was denied will be counseled and issued the Page 13 no later than the drill weekend after denial. The administrative NRA/NOSC is responsible for the counseling and Page 13. 6.E.4 The Strategic Sealift Officer Program Office will provide guidance sepcor for the Strategic Sealift Officers in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). 7. Legal. IAW Ref (b) any Navy Reserve personnel who refuse to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, absent an approved exemption/waiver, will constitute a failure to obey a lawful order and may be punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and/or result in administrative action. 7.A. IAW ref(b), Navy Service Members who remain unvaccinated, and who have or are expected to exceed the time requirements of ref(b), their ultimate disposition will be determined by the designated COVID Consolidated Disposition Authority (CCDA). The CCDA will serve as the central authority for adjudication and will have at his or her disposal the full range of administrative and disciplinary actions. Until further notice, authority is withheld for non-judicial punishment, courts-martial, administrative separation or administrative unsatisfactory drill participation in cases of Navy Service Members refusing vaccination. The assigned CCDA and specific required reporting procedures and information will be promulgated via separate message. 8. Points of contact. A. For medical questions commands should contact CAPT Brian N. Bowes, Force Surgeon, (757) 322-5645 or e-mail at brian.n.bowes(AT)navy.mil B. For legal questions command and members should contact CAPT Bill Bailey, Force Judge Advocate, (757-322-5649) or e-mail at william.j.bailey(AT)navy.mil. 9. Released by RADM J.A. Schommer, Deputy Commander, Navy Reserve Force.// BT #0017 NNNN <DmdsSecurity>UNCLASSIFIED//</DmdsSecurity> <DmdsReleaser>BIERLEY.JOHN.FITZGERALD.JR.1276268542</DmdsReleaser> CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//

WASHINGTON - As a result of his brave actions in support of fellow service members, the Navy posthumously advanced Navy Corpsman Maxton W. Soviak to the rank of Hospital Corpsman Third Class. He was also awarded the Purple Heart and Fleet Marine Force Corpsman warfare badge.

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While it is still in its pilot stage, it is working towards providing enlisted service members with access to high quality associate degrees and certificate programs that will produce graduates who are steeped in naval heritage and values, have sound ethical decision-making ability, possess improved critical thinking skills and have a deeper understanding of the complex maritime environment in which they operate.

While updating my Military Service Records for Navy Enlisted Personnel, in particular the "scrub your records" section, I happened to randomly read some pieces that said words to the affect that aspirants for Chief should read the latest convening order and precepts. It reminded me of what @LPOLCPOCWO had posted about those very two docs.

There you have it @LPOLCPOCWO is correct: "You may not introduce anything about a candidate that is not documented in the candidate's record or letter to the board." I looked at the latest copy and it pretty much covers it. I think every aspiring Chief should view a copy of the latest precept to gain some knowledge. FY22 Reserve CPO Selection Board Precept Good discussion

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Mandatory GMT must be completed by all military personnel. b. The following mandatory GMT is required to be completed in FY-22: (1) Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Awareness (2) Cyber Awareness Challenge (3) Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting (4) Records Management (5) Suicide Prevention (6) Anti-Terrorism Level 1 (7) Privacy Act c. Commands may elect to complete Cyber Awareness Challenge training using instructor-led and/or computer-based methods. d. The recommended method of delivery for SAPR and Suicide Prevention annual training is via face-to-face, small group facilitated discussions. While this remains the most effective lesson delivery method, this NAVADMIN authorizes COs to adapt or modify FY-22 SAPR and Suicide Prevention GMT delivery methods consistent with coronavirus mitigation procedures and operational commitments to meet these training requirements. If in-person, face-to-face delivery is not feasible, the preferred alternative is facilitated small group training via teleconference, Defense Collaboration Services, or DoD365 Microsoft Teams. SAPR and Suicide Prevention training is not authorized for delivery via non-Department of Defense (DOD) approved collaborative technology (e.g. Facebook, Zoom, etc.). Facilitated small group training using approved video conferencing technology is considered *face-to-face*. Senior commanders have the authority to issue guidance that is more restrictive to their subordinate commands. 3. FY-22 Command Discretion GMT a. Command discretion GMT is not required at any specified periodicity, but may have situational requirements (i.e. initial entry, pre-deployment, career milestones, etc.). COs should train their personnel at a time and place that best meets their command and mission needs. b. The list of discretionary training topics has been updated to reflect the effort of the Culture of Excellence Oversight Committee, to simplify and align policies and programs that are duplicative or ineffective. For a comprehensive list of consolidated or cancelled training products, refer to reference (b). c. COs may assign the following topics at their discretion: (1) Center for Development of Security Excellence Insider Threat Course (2) Combating Trafficking in Persons (3) Domestic Violence Prevention and Reporting (4) Energy Policy (5) Equal Opportunity, Harassment and Resolution Options (6) Operational Risk Management (7) Operations Security (8) Personal Financial Management (9) Sexual Health and Responsibility (10) Traumatic Brain Injury (11) Tactical Combat Casualty Care All Service Members/ Tier 1 d. Combating Trafficking in Persons training is required within one year of initial entry of service. e. Personal Financial Management training does not have a required annual periodicity, but is instead mandatory at personal and professional touchpoints across the military lifecycle in accordance with reference (a). f. Financial Readiness touchpoint courses are available via Navy e-Learning (search for the title *touchpoint* under the Course Catalog tab) and the MyNavy Financial Literacy mobile app. If preferred, in-person training can be provided by a Fleet and Family Support Center Personal Financial Manager or a Command Financial Specialist. In-person training information and resources can be found at https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Support-Services/21st-Century-Sailor/Family- Readiness/Personal-Financial-Mgmt/. 4. Additional Information a. The GMT webpage can be found on the MyNavy Portal at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/general-skills-training/gmt/. b. Detailed requirements for each topic are listed on the GMT webpage and should be reviewed thoroughly by commands prior to assigning training. The webpage provides topic-specific information such as: (1) Instructor and documentation requirements (2) Training in combined military-civilian sessions (3) Links to instructor guides and other training products c. Current SAPR and Suicide Prevention training materials are not designed for individual/self-study. Training using methods other than facilitated small group sessions will be challenging. Feedback, lessons learned and recommendations for more effective training delivery are encouraged. Please provide your recommendations or refer any questions to the following points of contact: (1) SAPR training: Ms. Andrea Verdino, OPNAV N17, andrea.j.verdino(at)navy.mil. (2) Suicide Prevention training: Ms. Ruth Cassidy, OPNAV N17, ruth.cassidy(at)navy.mil. (3) Training policy: LCDR Jonathan Greenberg, OPNAV N13M7T, jonathan.d.greenberg(at)navy.mil. d. All SAPR training materials are for official use only. SAPR training materials shall not be loaded onto publically accessible websites (e.g. YouTube, Facebook, etc.). Additionally, the following disclaimer should be added at the beginning of each SAPR training session that is not conducted in person: We understand that participating in SAPR training can be difficult. If you need advocacy support at any time, please contact the on-call Sexual Assault Response Coordinator/Victim Advocate at [please insert contact information for the local Sexual Assault Response Center or Victims Advocate] or the DOD Safe helpline at https://www.safehelpline.org/look- inside-Safe-Helpline or 877-995-5247. 5. GMT questions or feedback should be sent via e-mail to gmt.distribution(at)navy.mil. 6. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or 30 September 2022, whichever occurs first. 7. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//

I honestly don't see where it would hurt either. You are asking a board member to look for discrepancies 1.) from a different perspective and 2.) from a knowledge set that the Sailor does not have. I'll be following the SM military perspective now, thanks for that article.

Ah! So I read the whole thing. I see what the purpose is, to root out extremism but then could it be used by the board members for advancement eventually? Again my guess is no because board members already have an agenda that is set pretty tight but it makes you wonder if there would ever be a connection, possibly in the future.

That's cool, this would be the place to debate/ discuss it anyway. I absolutely did not know that the Pentagon looked at member's SM so that is news to me.

I agree and hope it is not considered but there are civilian companies that do look through social media before they hire.

Interesting question. I never thought about that. My though is no. One thing I'm sure is that it would not happen during the board meetings because it is high paced as I am told. They have a dead set agenda. that would mean they have to look up the names outside of the board.

MEMORANDUM FOR SENIOR PENTAGON LEADERSHIP COMMANDERS OF THE CO MBA TANT COMMANDS DEFENSE AGENCY AND DOD FIELD ACTIVITY DIRECTORS SUBJECT: Mandatory Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination of Department of Defense Service Members

(CNN)The Pentagon is mandating that US military service members get fully vaccinated against Covid-19 immediately, after the Food and Drug Administration fully approved the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine this week. "After careful consultation with medical experts and military leadership, and with the support of the President, I have determined that mandatory vaccination against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is necessary to protect the Force and defend the American people," Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin wrote in a memo released Wednesday. He added, "To defend this Nation, we need a healthy and ready force."

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