information and put it out throughout the entire force. >> jen, without speaking to this case, sometimes gates -- traffic is halted at the gates to manage flow on the airport. it's a physics issue. again, appreciate that. if you share with us after the briefing the details of this, we will certainly pass it on, absolutely. >> can i ask one more vaccine question. now there's been several weeks since the decision to make this mandatory, what is the secretary's policy or decision on any troops who refuse to get the vaccine? >> great question. what the secretary has communicated to the military departments is to execute this mandatory vaccination program with obviously skill and professionalism, which we always do, but also with a measure of compassion. so for a member who still objects -- obviously you can ask for an exemption on religious grounds. you certainly can be exempt if