Arizona National Guard Adjutant General Issues Statement on Mandatory
Vaccination for National Guard Personnel
PHOENIX – Secretary of Defense Austin received President Biden’s approval to make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for all Service members and established September 15 as the deadline for a DoD-wide implementation plan. The policy will cover Service members from active, reserve components and the National Guard.
“The Arizona National Guard is ready to execute this policy and awaits further implementation guidance from higher headquarters,” said Arizona National Guard’s Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Kerry Muehlenbeck. “Adding the COVID-19 vaccine to the full list of medical readiness requirements for military personnel protects the health and well-being of our Service members in order to answer the call of the State and Nation.”
Queries can be directed to the Arizona National Guard Public Affairs Officer, Maj. Kyle Key at [email protected] or at (602) 629-2619.
