Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George ordered a review of all general officer memorandums of reprimand (GOMORs) related to soldiers and the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The mandate led to thousands of troops being kicked out of the military, many of whom are now seeking to return.
Key Points
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George ordered a review of GOMORs issued to soldiers related to the Biden administration's vaccine mandate
Over 8,000 U.S. troops were kicked out of the military due to vaccine refusal
Republicans in Congress overturned the mandate in December 2022
Approximately 1,900 soldiers were forced out over the mandate
Efforts being made to allow those affected soldiers to return to service
Pros
Potential for affected soldiers to have their GOMORs reviewed and possibly overturned
Efforts to repair the careers of soldiers impacted by the vaccine mandate
Cons
Career damage inflicted on soldiers due to GOMORs issued in relation to vaccine mandate