An estimated 10,000 Marines are unvaccinated ahead of deadline
Sunday marks the vaccination deadline for those serving in both the Navy and Marine Corps.
Stay updated with breaking news from Commandant David. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Sunday marks the vaccination deadline for those serving in both the Navy and Marine Corps.
It is unclear what will happen to Marines that refuse the jab. 'We will be addressing each case on a case-by-case basis is what we're going to be doing,' the secretary of the navy said last week.
About 94 percent of Marine Corps personnel have met the vaccination requirement or are on a path to do so, according to the latest official data.
Up to 10,000 active-duty Marines will not be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus when their deadline arrives in coming days, a trajectory expected to
The Marines' vaccination rate, 94 percent, is the lowest among the military, raising questions about what it means for safety and readiness for the branch that is often the US's first line of defense.