Staff Reports
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is on the case, working to right the wrongs done to thousands of U.S. troops who were forced out of the military over the Biden administration’s COVID vaccine mandate. In a recent sit-down with Breitbart News, Hegseth expressed a sentiment that will resonate deeply with many Americans: the unjust treatment of these brave men and women was a disgrace that never should have happened in the first place.
It’s no secret that the COVID vaccine mandates turned military life into a bureaucratic circus, pushing out over 8,000 troops who simply refused to roll up their sleeves for what many deem an experimental jab. The fallout didn’t just end there; tens of thousands more left voluntarily, creating yet another headache in an already struggling military facing record recruitment challenges. The hypocrisy of a government that insists on vaccinations while simultaneously leaving the ranks vulnerable is nothing short of ludicrous.
DEFENSE SECRETARY PETE HEGSETH WILL
'CONTINUALLY REVIEW' HOW TO BRING BACK TROOPS KICKED OUT OVER BIDEN VAX MANDATE
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Hegseth made it clear that there would be a continual review of how to reinstate these troops, ensuring that the process unfolds properly. He acknowledged the complexities involved—like determining when troops left and making arrangements for their pay and service records. It’s a task that no one wants to mess up, given that these brave servicemen and women were wronged to begin with; after all, who wants to leave a soldier behind when they’re trying to make things right?
The acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness recently issued a memo outlining procedures for reinstatement. Troops who were dismissed will be reached out to directly, and those who left due to the mandate can return if they agree to serve an additional two years. It’s a necessary step, but those who fought against the mandate while in uniform are raising valid concerns. They rightly point out that the memo did little to address the fallout of lost promotions or the accountability of military leaders who enforced the mandate like a new set of marching orders from the White House.
As Hegseth digs into reforming this mess, he is unwavering about what the reinstatement process should accomplish. The former commander-in-chief, Donald Trump, has thrown his weight behind this cause since day one, making it a legacy issue that demands attention. Hegseth emphasized the importance of rectifying the injustices faced by these troops—an issue that isn’t merely an afterthought but a centerpiece of what’s at stake. After all, wouldn’t anyone expect that the government should at the very least honor those who dedicated their lives to serve, rather than cast them aside over a vaccination dispute? It’s time to restore honor and fairness, principles that should be non-negotiable when it comes to America’s finest.
