According to a Wednesday news release, the US Navy terminated 20 sailors for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine, while the Marine Corps confirmed the discharge of 251 Marines. According to the agency, 20 “entry level separations” had occurred as of Jan. 5 as a result of COVID-19 vaccine refusals, which is the first wave of discharges. According to the Navy’s update, it “reflects service members who have been separated during initial training periods within their first 180 days of active duty since the time of the vaccine mandate.” To date, 251 Marines have been discharged for refusing to receive the vaccine, according to the Marine Corps. “To date, there have been 3,260 requests for religious accommodation concerning the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. At this time, 3,115 have been processed and zero requests have been approved,” the Marines added. “there have … Continue reading 20 Sailors Discharged for Refusing COVID-19 Vaccine.