Defense Secretary mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for service members

412th Medical Group begins to administer mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations at the Airman and Family Readiness Center on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug. 25. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued a memorandum directing mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for service members. John F. Kirby, Pentagon press secretary, said only Food and Drug Administration-approved vaccines will be mandatory. (Air Force photo by Katherine Franco)