Hegseth Ends Mandatory Flu Vaccine for Military

0:00On April 23rd, Pete Hexeth, the new Secretary of Defense, just ended the mandatory flu vaccine for all U.S. military personnel. Soldiers no longer have to get the shot. It's fully voluntary now, effective right away. He posted the news on X, calling it a win for personal choice. He slammed the Biden administration for pushing the requirement, saying it forced truths to choose between their beliefs and their duty. Hexeth pointed to COVID vaccine mandates as another example where readiness didn't suffer without full compliance. Under the old rules, the Pentagon required it to protect soldiers in tight-living quarters and keep the force healthy during flu season. Critics argued it was overreach, ignoring individual health decisions. Hexeth laid out the new stance clear. If a service member thinks the vaccine helps them, they can get it on their own terms. No more one-size-fits-all policy from the top. This shift promises more trust in the ranks and a stronger, freer, military moving forward.

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