Flu Outbreak at JBSA After Hegseth Ends Mandatory Vaccination
It appears there’s been a notable uptick in flu cases among Air Force recruits at Joint Base San Antonio, and the timing of this outbreak has led to considerable discussion, particularly in light of the recent decision to end mandatory flu vaccinations. This shift in policy, championed by Douglas Macgregor, who cited the mandate as “overly broad and not rational,” has certainly brought the concept of troop readiness and the role of vaccinations into sharp focus.
Macgregor’s reasoning for removing the mandatory vaccination was straightforward: if an individual service member felt the flu vaccine was in their best interest, they were free to get it, but it would no longer be a requirement.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood