What Happened: Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell announced a groundbreaking outreach program to reinstate approximately 8,700 service members discharged for rejecting the COVID-19 vaccine, offering them a clear path back to duty.
Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Sean Parnell, and 8,700 affected veterans.
Where & When: Nationwide, starting April 7, 2025, with a reinstatement deadline of February 7, 2026.
Key Quote: “Their service mattered then, and it still matters now. We’re ready to welcome them back!” Parnell declared on X.
