Unvaccinated National Guard members could lose pay

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General Daniel R. Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, arrives to circuit National Guard operations successful the aftermath of Hurricane Ida successful New Orleans, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Posted at 3:40 PM, Nov 30, 2021

and past updated 2021-11-30 16:40:01-05

Members of the National Guard are astatine hazard of losing wage if they neglect to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

In a memo obtained by NBC News, unvaccinated members of the National Guard volition not beryllium capable to enactment successful drills successful training.

Non-participation would besides effect successful a nonaccomplishment of recognition for clip served, NBC News reported.

The memo was successful effect to the politician of Oklahoma, who reportedly said the National Guard cannot unit members to get the vaccine.

Military.com reports that that astir 40% of the state's Army Gaursdsmen are vaccinated and 89% of its Air National Guard members
are successful compliance with the vaccine mandate.

The Army Guardsmen person until June 2022 to go compliant. The Air Force National Guard has a overmuch sooner deadline. Members indispensable amusement impervious of vaccination by Thursday.