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Dec 23, 2020 John Moddie, a 95-year-old former prisoner of war, WWII veteran, and resident in long-term care was the first Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center patient to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Monday. IRON MOUNTAIN — Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center began COVID-19 vaccinations with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Monday following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s emergency use authorization. “Iron Mountain VA is eager to offer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to health care personnel and community living center residents,” said John Jamison, public affairs officer....