US Army Trying to Recruit Former Soldiers It Fired for Refusing COVID-19 Shot

The U.S. Army is mailing instructions to former soldiers who were summarily forced out of the service for refusing to get COVID-19 shots, hoping to convince them to rejoin as the Army continues to struggle with recruiting goals. 

The Army said it discharged 1,903 active duty soldiers for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccination during the 15 months when the Pentagon ordered it mandatory. Letters with instructions on how to rejoin were sent to 1,900 people, according to the military information blog TaskandPurpose.com. 

A photo of the letter has circulated widely on social media and it has been confirmed by the Army as genuine. The letter tells former soldiers seeking to return to the service to contact their local Army, US Army Reserve, or Army National Guard recruiter for more information. 

The letter was signed by Brig. Gen. Hope Rampy, Army director of Personnel Management, also notes former soldiers who were “involuntarily separated” for their refusal to get the COVID shot “may request a correction of their military records.”

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A total of 8,945 soldiers, 10,800 airmen and guardians, 4,172 sailors, and 3,717

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