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The Army’s senior sustainer will highlight the important role the Army Materiel Command plays in modernization and the sustainment warfighting function during the Association of the U.S. Army’s 2021 Global

WASHINGTON — By the thousands, U.S. service members are refusing or putting off the COVID-19 vaccine as frustrated commanders scramble to knock down internet

Air Force Major General Jeff Taliaferro told Congress on Wednesday that very early data suggests that just up to two-thirds of the service members offered the vaccine have accepted.

Some Army units are seeing as few as one-third agree to the vaccine.

The military’s resistance also comes as troops are deploying to administer shots at vaccination centers around the country and as leaders look to American forces to set an example for the nation. “Were still struggling with what is the messaging and how do we influence people to opt in for the vaccine,” said Brig. Gen. Edward Bailey, the surgeon for Army Forces Command. He said that in some units just 30% have agreed to take the vaccine, while others are between 50% and 70%. Forces Comman...

Some Army units are seeing as few as one-third agree to the vaccine while sailors on ships heading out to sea last week are choosing to take the shot at rates exceeding 80% to 90%.

WASHINGTON (AP) - By the thousands, U.S. service members are refusing or putting off the COVID-19 vaccine as frustrated commanders scramble to knock down internet rumors and find the right pitch that will persuade troops to get the shot. Some Army units are seeing as few as one-third agree to the

By the thousands, U.S. service members are refusing or putting off the COVID-19 vaccine as frustrated commanders scramble to knock down internet rumors and find the right pitch that will persuade troops to get the shot.

Thousands of service members saying no to COVID-19 vaccine February 18, 2021 at 11:15 am In this Feb. 9, 2021 photo provided by the Department of Defense, Hickam 15th Medical Group host the first COVID-19 mass vaccination on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. By the thousands, U.S. service members are refusing or putting off the COVID-19 vaccine, as frustrated commanders scramble to knock down internet rumors and find the right pitch that will convince troops to t...

Fort Hood ‘Trusted Traveler’ program suspended after early morning shooting incident February 6 This Nov. 5, 2009 file photo shows the entrance to Fort Hood Army Base in Fort Hood, Texas, near Killeen, Texas. (AP Photo/Jack Plunkett, File) Fort Hood changed its post access program after military police detained a former soldier as the primary suspect in a shooting incident that occurred early Saturday morning. No one was injured and no property was damaged in the incident, according to...