Aug. 30, 2022 Novavax COVID-19 vaccinations now available for service members The Defense Department is now offering Novavax as an option among the range of COVID-19 vaccines available at military medical treatment facilities.
Nov. 16, 2021 Secretary of Defense has authority to order mandatory COVID-19 shots The Secretary of Defense has the authority needed to order all members of the military – including the National Guard – to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, said Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby.
Nov. 3, 2021 DOD Civilian Employees Must Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 by Nov. 22, Official Says The Defense Department civilian employees must be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 shot series by Nov. 22 — that date includes the two-week waiting period for full vaccination effectiveness following the final vaccine dose, a DOD official said.