""We're seizing this moment to discard any absurd, overreaching mandates that only weaken our war-fighting capabilities. In this case, this includes the universal flu vaccine and the mandate behind it.""
""Our new policy is simple: If you are an American Warrior entrusted to defend this nation, believe that the flu vaccine is in your best interest, then you are free to take it. But we will not force you, because your body, your faith and your convictions are not negotiable.""
""The annual flu requirement has been in place since the end of World War II and was implemented with the flu pandemic of 1918 in mind. At its peak, between 20 and 40% of the U.S. Army and Navy became sick with influenza and pneumonia, weakening the military's numbers.""
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that flu vaccination is now voluntary for military members and civilian personnel. He criticized the previous mandate as overly broad and irrational. Hegseth emphasized that service members can choose to receive the vaccine based on personal beliefs and health considerations. The flu vaccine requirement has historical roots dating back to World War II, aimed at maintaining military readiness. The recent Covid vaccine mandate led to discharges of thousands of troops, but this new policy reflects a shift away from enforced vaccination.
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