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Department of the Army announces updated COVID-19 vaccination statistics

By US Army Public AffairsMarch 18, 2022

Spc. Joshua Mercado, a medic from Joint Task Force - Puerto Rico applies a COVID-19 vaccine at the Coliseíto Pedrín Zorrilla in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Jan. 13, 2021. The Puerto Rico National Guard remains committed to provide the COVID-19 vaccines to healthcare professionals and first responders as part of Operation Warp Speed. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Kevin Torres)
Spc. Joshua Mercado, a medic from Joint Task Force - Puerto Rico applies a COVID-19 vaccine at the Coliseíto Pedrín Zorrilla in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Jan. 13, 2021. The Puerto Rico National Guard remains committed to provide the COVID-19 vaccines to healthcare professionals and first responders as part of Operation Warp Speed. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Kevin Torres) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Kevin Torres Figueroa) VIEW ORIGINAL

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army announced updated COVID-19 vaccination rates and exemption requests as of Mar. 17, 2022.

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As of March 17, 2022, the Army has separated 3 Soldiers for refusing the lawful order to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

To date, Army commanders have relieved a total of six Regular Army leaders, including two battalion commanders, and issued 3,251 general officer written reprimands to Regular Army Soldiers for refusing the vaccination order.

As the Army accesses and discharges Soldiers and continues to refine data tracking processes, the vaccination percentages will vary slightly.

For details on Army National Guard vaccination rates, please contact the National Guard Bureau, NGBMediaDesk@mail.mil.

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