A Leaked Pentagon Document Raises Questions About COVID-19 Vaccine Availability for Service Members
A recently leaked Pentagon health document has sparked controversy, suggesting that the government may have misled the public about the availability of FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines for the military. According to Sergeant Daniel LeMay, an active-duty Air Force member, the document contradicts claims made by the government regarding the timeline of vaccine distribution and the subsequent mandate for service members to receive the shot.
Sgt. LeMay, who spoke to The Epoch Times on the condition of anonymity, provided a copy of the Army’s Medical Material Quality Control Message (MMQC-22-1268) dated May 25, 2022. This document sheds light on the ordering and implementation guidance for the Pfizer BioNTech, Cominarty-labeled vaccine for individuals aged 12 and older.
The document’s significance lies in the fact that it represents the first set of ordering instructions for Comirnaty, and Sgt. LeMay believes that it was not circulating through other channels. As Fort Detrick serves as the central node for vaccine distribution, this raises questions about the availability of the vaccine prior to the issuance of the document.
The Pentagon’s vaccine mandate, issued by Secretary Lloyd Austin in August 2021 and subsequently rescinded, stated that it applied to FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines in accordance with FDA-approved labeling and guidance. However, a policy issued by the Pentagon a month later suggested that the FDA-approved Comirnaty and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines, authorized under the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), were interchangeable.
Some service members raised objections, arguing that the mandate did not apply to EUA-labeled vaccines. They claimed that the military did not make the Cominarty-labeled vaccine available until several months after the mandate was issued.
In a filing for the federal lawsuit Coker v. Austin, the Department of Justice, representing the Defense Department (DoD), stated that the Comirnaty-labeled vaccine was indeed available for the DoD to order. However, Sgt. LeMay argues that the Army’s medical document, dated five days after the filing, contradicts this claim.
Sgt. LeMay’s discovery raises concerns about potential misinformation and the deletion of crucial documents. He asserts that the Army has removed the document from their database, making it inaccessible to Common Access Card holders. Fortunately, he had saved a copy of the document, along with several other missing documents whose nature he did not disclose.
The Epoch Times reached out to the Pentagon and the Department of the Army for comment but did not receive a response.
What implications does the leaked document have on the transparency and accountability of the government’s decision-making process within the military
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The leaked Pentagon document outlines the ordering process for Comirnaty
vaccines, specifically for the military personnel. It provides details on the quantity of vaccines available for order, the distribution schedule, and the prioritization of certain units and personnel. However, what raises concerns is the discrepancy between the document’s date and the timeline provided by the government regarding the availability and administration of the vaccines within the military.
According to Sgt. LeMay, the document suggests that the vaccines were already being ordered and distributed prior to any official announcements or guidance from the government. This contradicts the narrative that the vaccines were made available to the military after the general population received their doses. It also raises questions about the transparency and accuracy of information provided to service members regarding the vaccine’s availability.
Furthermore, the document implies that there may have been a mandate for service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, even before such a mandate was officially announced. This contradicts previous statements made by the government, which indicated that any decisions regarding mandatory vaccination for military personnel would be communicated in a timely and transparent manner.
Sgt. LeMay’s decision to speak out and share the leaked document highlights the potential discrepancies and inconsistencies in the government’s communication regarding vaccine availability for service members. It raises concerns about the transparency and accountability of the decision-making process within the military and the potential impact on the trust and confidence of service members in their leaders.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose challenges for the military and the nation as a whole, it is crucial for the government to provide accurate and timely information regarding vaccine availability and administration. The leaked Pentagon document raises questions about the transparency and effectiveness of the government’s communication strategy and underscores the need for greater clarity in addressing the concerns of service members regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.
It is essential for the government to address these questions and concerns promptly and to ensure that service members are provided with accurate and reliable information about vaccine availability and mandates. Maintaining trust and confidence in the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic is crucial for the well-being and readiness of the military.
Ultimately, the leaked Pentagon document shines a light on potential discrepancies in the government’s communication regarding COVID-19 vaccine availability for service members. It raises questions about the timeline, transparency, and accuracy of information provided to the military and underscores the need for greater accountability and clarity in addressing the concerns of service members. The government must take these concerns seriously and take appropriate measures to restore trust and confidence in the decision-making process within the military.
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