That is not correct APL. It all was government mandated.
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The claim was that the vaccines were forced on Americans.
They were.
How?
Take the military for just one example.
They could be exempted.
They were not. They were kicked out if they did not take the vaccine.
Yes, U.S. soldiers could refuse the COVID-19 vaccine, but doing so during the mandate period carried severe professional and legal consequences, including involuntary discharge from the military.Between August 2021 and January 2023, the Department of Defense (DOD) enforced a strict vaccine mandate. While troops could technically refuse, they faced immediate administrative penalties unless they secured a rare medical, administrative, or religious exemption.
Exactly. Corporate America was not much different.
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Nearly 8,000 active-duty and reserve military personnel were involuntarily separated or discharged from the U.S. armed forces for refusing the mandated COVID-19 vaccine. An estimated 8,700 total discharge records were tied to the policy before the mandate was rescinded.Discharge and Separation DetailsTotal Separations: Approximately 8,000 to 8,400 service members across all branches were discharged for refusing the shot.Policy Context: The vaccine mandate was instituted in 2021 by the Pentagon and rescinded by Congress in early 2023.Record Reviews: The Department of Defense initiated reviews for thousands of these separation records, leading to upgraded discharge statuses for nearly 900 former troops.Reinstatement and Re-enlistmentRejoining: Out of the thousands who were eligible to return following executive orders and policy changes allowing reinstatement, roughly 230 discharged troops have chosen to re-enlist or rejoin the military
Nearly 8,000 active-duty and reserve military personnel were involuntarily separated or discharged from the U.S. armed forces for refusing the mandated COVID-19 vaccine. An estimated 8,700 total discharge records were tied to the policy before the mandate was rescinded.Discharge and Separation DetailsTotal Separations: Approximately 8,000 to 8,400 service members across all branches were discharged for refusing the shot.Policy Context: The vaccine mandate was instituted in 2021 by the Pentagon and rescinded by Congress in early 2023.Record Reviews: The Department of Defense initiated reviews for thousands of these separation records, leading to upgraded discharge statuses for nearly 900 former troops.Reinstatement and Re-enlistmentRejoining: Out of the thousands who were eligible to return following executive orders and policy changes allowing reinstatement, roughly 230 discharged troops have chosen to re-enlist or rejoin the military
Yes. I am certain the military lost good people over this. And all of them should have their discharges upgraded.
I agree.
Well, I think anyone who kills leftists is helping, so there's that.
No need to start that just yet. Plenty of time to get triangulation figured out though....
Did the military members discharged for refusing the Covid vax get justice from the Trump Admin?
Yes, substantially — the Trump administration has taken concrete steps to reverse the discharges and provide remedies, though implementation has been uneven and take-up rates remain relatively low.
In January 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14184, “Reinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military’s COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate.” It directed the Defense Department to:
- Make reinstatement available to service members (active and reserve) discharged solely for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine who request it.
- Restore former rank.
- Provide full back pay, benefits, bonuses, or other compensation (offset by any interim civilian earnings, VA benefits, separation pay, etc.).
- Allow those who voluntarily left or let their service lapse rather than vaccinate to return without negative impact on status, rank, or pay.
Key actions under the Trump administration (Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and related departments)
- Formal guidance and processes for reinstatement via Boards for Correction of Military Records, with proactive outreach in many cases.
- Service commitment for returnees reduced from 4 years to 2 years (with options for already-reinstated members to adjust).
- Proactive reviews of records for those with less-than-honorable characterizations, leading to discharge upgrades (nearly 900 reported in some coverage) and restored benefits eligibility, including GI Bill for hundreds so far (with more possible).
- Coast Guard (under DHS): 56 members reinstated with back pay and continuous service records.
- Application window extended (initially to April 2026, later further).
Results as of mid-to-late 2026
- Roughly 230 troops from the Army, Navy, and Air Force had rejoined, with more than 600 still in process or expressing interest. This is under 3% of those eligible.
- Additional Coast Guard reinstatements bring the overall number higher but still modest relative to the total discharged.
- Some individuals report delays, bureaucratic hurdles, or incomplete resolution of back pay/benefits even after applying.
It's already started. I hope it spreads exponentially. Once the lefties defund/abolish the police and let convict roam the streets with impunity, I foresee a lot of Democrat voters getting purged from the rolls without my having to fire a shot. Then, once the scumbags who were coddled by lefties finish killing their saviors and run of out looted food, they'll be fair game, and no one will be left to defend them.
Why do you continue the lie that "leftists" want prisons abolished? Grok spanked you on that one.
The thought does bring a smile to my face lol!It's already started. I hope it spreads exponentially. Once the lefties defund/abolish the police and let convict roam the streets with impunity, I foresee a lot of Democrat voters getting purged from the rolls without my having to fire a shot. Then, once the scumbags who were coddled by lefties finish killing their saviors and run of out looted food, they'll be fair game, and no one will be left to defend them.
Lay your hands on more ammo. It's gonna be a target-rich environment for quite awhile, I hope.
I have a set amount I buy every month. Prices up or down. My armory has no shortage. Thanks though!Lay your hands on more ammo. It's gonna be a target-rich environment for quite awhile, I hope.