The vaccine mandate has been rescinded for all service members of the US military. The order states that the previous mandate was an “unfair, overbroad, and completely unnecessary” burden on service members who were unjustly discharged after refusing to get vaccinated.
Redress is being provided to those service members who were discharged solely for refusing the vaccine, allowing them to be reinstated with full benefits and pay. Those who left voluntarily or allowed their service to lapse can also return to service without impact on their status or pay. The order emphasizes that disciplinary action for conduct not related to the vaccine mandate will still occur.