- Pete Hegseth abandoned a flu shot requirement while the Army mandates vaccination following a flu outbreak.
- Policy regarding flu shots impacts operations at Lackland Air Force Base.
- Defense Secretary manages health policy for recruits amid a large flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base.
Pete Hegseth made vaccinations optional for military personnel, a policy change reported by Sean Parnell.
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Updated Aug 26
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Pete Hegseth made vaccinations optional for military personnel, a policy change reported by Sean Parnell.
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Pete Hegseth
United States Secretary of Defense
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