During Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing, he vowed to reinstate and reimburse troops who were dismissed for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine years ago.

Hegseth promises to reinstate, repay troops who refused COVID vaccine

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During the confirmation hearing for defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth on Tuesday, Jan. 14, Hegseth vowed to reinstate and reimburse troops who were dismissed for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine years ago. The statement came amid unrelated questions about diversity and discrimination policies in the military.

Hegseth said past Pentagon policies that required the vaccine were a form of religious discrimination.

The Defense Department mandated the COVID-19 vaccine for all troops from August 2021 to January 2023 with limited exceptions for medical issues or religious objections. About 8,000 troops were forced out for refusing the order.

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