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4. Vaccination day in boot camp.

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Sun Jul 4, 2021, 04:22 PM

Jul 2021

If I refused, I’d have been standing outside the gates with a dishonorable discharge under my arm that afternoon..

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Tell me you've never served in the military without telling me you've never served in the military. [View all] Nevilledog Jul 2021 OP

And all the troops who went to Iraq especially, but also Afghanistan captain queeg Jul 2021 #1

All of which had been approved by the FDA former9thward Jul 2021 #21

Wrong Mysterian Jul 2021 #28

OK, tell us which ones. former9thward Jul 2021 #89

Anthrax Mysterian Jul 2021 #92

Life has moved on since 1993 believe it or not. This is 2021. former9thward Jul 2021 #99

Then why did you claim all Iraq and Afghanistan vaccines were FDA approved? Mysterian Jul 2021 #101

I was referring to Afghan in 2001 and Iraq in 2003 former9thward Jul 2021 #104

You responded to: "all the troops who went to Iraq...," Mysterian Jul 2021 #105

So you speak for the poster "captain queeg"? former9thward Jul 2021 #106

I know the meaning of "all troops who went to Iraq." Mysterian Jul 2021 #107

Deft movement of your own goalposts. LanternWaste Jul 2021 #102

Yeah, like Cipro orangecrush Jul 2021 #24

Didn't they VACCINATE for Anthrax? Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic, not a vaccine. It kills the TrollBuster9090 Jul 2021 #68

Gulf 1991 sarisataka Jul 2021 #80

Interesting! Thanks! (For everything) TrollBuster9090 Jul 2021 #84

They took Cipro for up to 90 days orangecrush Jul 2021 #111

I suppose you could go AWOL (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Jul 2021 #2

If he was speaking to officers sarisataka Jul 2021 #3

Not if you have an obligation you can't qazplm135 Jul 2021 #6

That's why I qualified it with may sarisataka Jul 2021 #8

Yep. Few can actually "quit". paleotn Jul 2021 #78

Vaccination day in boot camp. denbot Jul 2021 #4

No you wouldn't sarisataka Jul 2021 #9

US Navy RTC San Diego in the mid 70's denbot Jul 2021 #23

To get a dishonorable discharge sarisataka Jul 2021 #27

Same here Traildogbob Jul 2021 #38

The real "Old Navy". denbot Jul 2021 #48

Wooten Masts Traildogbob Jul 2021 #52

And a "real" crossing over ceremony.. denbot Jul 2021 #54

Oooh Traildogbob Jul 2021 #61

We had rudimentary gps on our Adam's Class DDG. denbot Jul 2021 #64

Destroyer sailor as well Traildogbob Jul 2021 #67

Yeah, we actually won our Battle E against brand new Spruance Classes in the mix. denbot Jul 2021 #85

🤜🤛 Traildogbob Jul 2021 #86

Penicillin is an antibiotic, and hepatitis is a virus. Are you sure it wasn't something else they TrollBuster9090 Jul 2021 #74

You are likely right. Traildogbob Jul 2021 #79

We got every known vaccine, the penicillin was part of the fist day gearing up.. denbot Jul 2021 #87

One more time, a dishonorable discharge requires conviction by a general court martial. sarge43 Jul 2021 #35

Go away Traildogbob Jul 2021 #41

Go away was a bit easier in the Fly Force. sarge43 Jul 2021 #53

Tell me about it Traildogbob Jul 2021 #60

During Vietnam if you didn't have a deferment the best thing to do was enlist. marie999 Jul 2021 #72

Why I joined Navy. Traildogbob Jul 2021 #75

Exactly. Many folks think the military hands out DDs sarisataka Jul 2021 #46

Nope. Maybe an administrative or general discharge. Treefrog Jul 2021 #103

My "vaccination day" was at the induction center, before being shipped to basic training. JustABozoOnThisBus Jul 2021 #109

Let them quit. Buckeyeblue Jul 2021 #5

Indeed. Would weed out some of moonscape Jul 2021 #12

Anyone who refuses should become an immediate candidate for the Darwin Award..... usaf-vet Jul 2021 #33

Yes... mac2766 Jul 2021 #70

No offense. I got the joke. Buckeyeblue Jul 2021 #83

I Don't Care That He Never Served ProfessorGAC Jul 2021 #7

Probably talked to Michael Flynn. Or Sean Hannity. Midnight Writer Jul 2021 #58

Flynn Is Retired, Right? ProfessorGAC Jul 2021 #63

This message was self-deleted by its author Midnight Writer Jul 2021 #59

Unless this means I could have been excused from all that fun and games in the A Shau Valley ... 11 Bravo Jul 2021 #10

Me thinks Rep. Massie Mr.Bill Jul 2021 #11

That guy needs to eat sht SunImp Jul 2021 #112

I was never given a choice Andy823 Jul 2021 #13

Did you even know what they were shooting you with to kill whatever you might get? LakeArenal Jul 2021 #14

Nope Andy823 Jul 2021 #20

Times have changed. Not necessarily for the better. LakeArenal Jul 2021 #36

Just like 99.999% of us did, and never cried about it. KS Toronado Jul 2021 #19

And You Didn't Lose Your Shot Record COL Mustard Jul 2021 #57

BTDT sarisataka Jul 2021 #65

You mean I could have avoided the PB shot ornotna Jul 2021 #15

If you are able to get the vaccine and you don't I would say you twodogsbarking Jul 2021 #16

So did this pin head Massie, ever serve in the military... turbinetree Jul 2021 #17

According to Wiki, no he did not. sarge43 Jul 2021 #39

Since the pin head probably doesn't have clue to what Washington did with his troops turbinetree Jul 2021 #108

I can't count how many vaccinations I received in the Air Force. Mickju Jul 2021 #18

EXACTLY! In 1965 EVERYONE in USAF boot camp was receiving all kinds of vaccinations especially... usaf-vet Jul 2021 #29

I went to basic in 1970 at the age of 26. Mickju Jul 2021 #43

I got out in Oct 1969. I think the only place they were still using the "guns" for shots...... usaf-vet Jul 2021 #90

I don't remember the water cooler shot. Mickju Jul 2021 #91

My husband was in the Navy and he said he got so many shots when he went overseas kimbutgar Jul 2021 #22

And when they quit, ALL military benefits should stop, immediately! nt joetheman Jul 2021 #25

I can't tell time in the 24-hour format. It's just too confusing! EYESORE 9001 Jul 2021 #26

I still prefer it today. Especially for those folk who work night shifts. usaf-vet Jul 2021 #31

Burned into the brain. It never goes away. paleotn Jul 2021 #71

You can't. but a COVID vaccination isn't an order. brooklynite Jul 2021 #30

Dear Representative Massie: YOU'RE A FUCKING MORON Stinky The Clown Jul 2021 #32

As a former officer with UCMJ authority I say Aviation Pro Jul 2021 #34

bunch of bullshit !! that's why hospitals are full !! scared to get a shot ! monkeyman1 Jul 2021 #37

They kept us ready to deploy anywhere when I was in the 101st. bluedigger Jul 2021 #40

If they can't follow orders then what is the point of them being in the military? LiberalFighter Jul 2021 #42

If they're able to quit, rownesheck Jul 2021 #44

I was given a Yellow Fever vaccine, just before I headed to NAS Keflavik in Iceland Siwsan Jul 2021 #45

I should imagine Codifer Jul 2021 #47

I thought people in the military were considered 'property'. NH Ethylene Jul 2021 #49

then they'll go join a militia onethatcares Jul 2021 #50

Everybody I know who's been in the military got stabbed for every disease known to man Warpy Jul 2021 #51

I was company clerk. I kept the company shot records. I did not get all the shots for everything. marble falls Jul 2021 #56

only lottery I ever won was with the number 318. Captain Zero Jul 2021 #55

Hey, the guy is just a volunteer! intheflow Jul 2021 #62

Um...Aren't All Recruits Given A 'Military Series' of Vaccines On Their First Day? TrollBuster9090 Jul 2021 #66

They get a reward for prolonging the pandemic. Turbineguy Jul 2021 #69

We have the power to get covid under control, but we're just too stupid to do so. Yavin4 Jul 2021 #73

Yeah, just turn in your uniform and you are good to go Shellback Squid Jul 2021 #76

I was in on the first draft lottery, 12/1/69. dchill Jul 2021 #77

I think I learned about this on TV during the first Iraq War. Iggo Jul 2021 #81

Here We Go: The Standard Vaccinations A Soldier Normally Gets In The Military Series... TrollBuster9090 Jul 2021 #82

Fox News is more like... Buckeye_Democrat Jul 2021 #93

Which ones are not FDA approved? marie999 Jul 2021 #95

laughting my ass off right now HAB911 Jul 2021 #88

Just looked at his Twitter bio. GoCubsGo Jul 2021 #94

Link to the Army Times article re possible 1 Sep mandate for the shot nitpicker Jul 2021 #96

And to the potential plan for the VA to require shots for all its staf nitpicker Jul 2021 #97

Back in the day nitpicker Jul 2021 #98

Gee I remember being in line CrackityJones75 Jul 2021 #100

I joined the Army before whacko conspiracy theories went mainstream. Aristus Jul 2021 #110

Group W n/t DFW Jul 2021 #113