Fifty six U.S. Coast Guard members who were separated under a Biden era COVID 19 vaccine mandate will be reinstated with full back pay, the Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday.
The decision reverses prior disciplinary actions tied to vaccination requirements imposed during the pandemic.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem called the move a major victory for “religious, personal and medical freedom.” “These service members deserve to serve without compromising their beliefs,” Noem said.
The reinstatement restores pay, benefits and career status for the affected personnel. The Coast Guard had previously discharged dozens who declined the vaccine under federal guidance at the time.
Similar cases across other military branches prompted reviews after policy changes. Supporters praised the action while critics questioned the broader rollback of pandemic era mandates. Legal challenges continue.
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