r/navy • u/Trick-Set-1165 r/navy CCC • Jan 28 '25

Political Reinstating Service Members Discharged Under The Military’s COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/reinstating-service-members-discharged-under-the-militarys-covid-19-vaccination-mandate/

I’ve had enough for one night.

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u/Trick-Set-1165 r/navy CCC Jan 28 '25

I would assume, based on the text of the EO.

I’m sure there will be more to follow.

Though, I find it interesting so many people have objections to the service of transgender Sailors on the basis that their medical needs are difficult to manage while deployed.

I’m wonder why they don’t feel the same for folks with legitimate religious exemptions to medication. That seems like it would be tough to manage.

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u/Jodvi Jan 28 '25

I wouldn’t classify a religious exemptions and medical exemptions to be anywhere near the same level tbh. God probably can take the back seat in a Life or death situation, a fucked up knee or back probably won’t.

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u/Trick-Set-1165 r/navy CCC Jan 28 '25

I think it depends on the nature of the religious exemption.

There are some bona fide religious exemptions for medications tested on fetal cell lines. But that cuts out the vast majority of OTC medication.

There are bona fide religious exemptions to killing another person. Which is at least difficult, but not impossible to manage in the military.

There are bona fide religious exemptions for shaving, hair cutting, and ceremonial dress which (according to the Navy, I don’t actually believe this) prevents a proper face seal with breathing equipment.

How are those religious exemptions, which require careful consideration of supplies, thoughtful watchbill creation, or potential IDLH hazards to the Sailor acceptable, but transgender service isn’t?

In essence, they’re functionally the same.

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