Will discharged troops be reinstated with back pay by end of 2025?
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Pete Hegseth Announces Reinstatement of Tens of Thousands of Troops Discharged Over COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal
Jan 14, 2025, 05:41 PM
According to recent tweets, Pete Hegseth has announced that tens of thousands of service members who were discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine will be reinstated with pay and rank and will receive apologies under President Trump's Defense Department. He emphasized that these military members were forced out due to vaccine mandates and will be given full restitution, including back pay and restoration of rank and benefits.
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