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3. Barrack conditions increase spread of respiratory illnesses

Thu Jun 18, 2026, 04:45 PM

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Flu, bacterial meningitis, etc. are famous for outbreaks among the military, college campuses and scout camps.

That's why colleges and the military require vaccinations. Scientists and doctors want to prevent death. The pro-lifers seem to court it.

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Scores Fall Ill at Air Force Base After Hegseth Makes Flu Vaccine Optional [View all] demmiblue 13 hrs ago OP

Too stupid to know UpInArms 13 hrs ago #1

With great freedumb comes great culpability... RockRaven 13 hrs ago #2

Barrack conditions increase spread of respiratory illnesses perdita9 13 hrs ago #3

I believe we all consider them pro-death! ananda 11 hrs ago #24

And? This shit is what Republicans want. The regime can't blame it on anyone but themselves when the GOP Karasu 13 hrs ago #4

Sounds like a self-made major security issue to me MoseShrute 13 hrs ago #5

FAFO Redux Bo Zarts 13 hrs ago #6

This is late in the season for flu. Sanity Claws 13 hrs ago #7

They are all in close proximity to each other. LisaL 12 hrs ago #17

Possibly, but flu doesn't go a way... paleotn 11 hrs ago #22

Calendars are a man-made construct. Diseases, not so much. littlemissmartypants 11 hrs ago #25

I Got My First Flu Shot MissouriDem47 13 hrs ago #8

MAGA at work, weakening military preparedness. Martin68 13 hrs ago #9

No one could have foreseen this. Jim__ 13 hrs ago #10

Coming soon: Hegseth force-feeds Lackland AFB with ivermectin (nt) muriel_volestrangler 13 hrs ago #11

Way to protect the troops -- and keep them in readiness. A SOD who does neither should be impeached. eppur_se_muova 12 hrs ago #12

My feelings exactly. LisaL 12 hrs ago #15

If they can get close enough to the Iranian soldiers, they can cough all over them ... eppur_se_muova 12 hrs ago #19

Got, carry, spread... die. Can they or anyone close to them feel safe when they are potentially vectors of harm? littlemissmartypants 11 hrs ago #26

Sad to see US troops having the attitude of teenagers--ie. It can't affect me!! riversedge 10 hrs ago #28

Depleted weapons, sick troops, underfed ship personnel, an addled Prez and his numbskulls. What could go wrong! chowder66 12 hrs ago #13

Almost makes you wonder if the Russians or some other clever enemy calimary 10 hrs ago #29

It's almost like there is a connection between being un-vaccinated LisaL 12 hrs ago #14

Who else here knew this was going to happen Figarosmom 12 hrs ago #16

Anybody with half a brain? LisaL 12 hrs ago #18

The level of stupidity in the United States is increasing geometrically thanks NoMoreRepugs 12 hrs ago #20

Pasteur would not be pleased ... SorellaLaBefana 11 hrs ago #21

This at a time when mRNA technology is creating a revolution in vaccines. paleotn 11 hrs ago #23

Pete Sez..... Sane1 11 hrs ago #27

The arrogance of this SOB vapor2 10 hrs ago #30

What a fucking dumbshit Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 10 hrs ago #31

Washington immediately came to mind when I read this. BadgerMom 4 hrs ago #41

There's a reason the flu vaccine was made mandatory after the Spanish Flu over 100 years ago. COL Mustard 10 hrs ago #32

For all we know he is using ivermectin. LisaL 8 hrs ago #39

MaddowBlog-Two months after Hegseth's regressive move, Air Force base faces major flu outbreak LetMyPeopleVote 9 hrs ago #33

If they don't restore the mandate, it will be FAR worse next year. pat_k 9 hrs ago #34

Yes, of course. LisaL 8 hrs ago #38

Nothing to see here! Aussie105 9 hrs ago #35

The inmates are in charge of the asylum. TomSlick 9 hrs ago #36

I remember quite well having the flu in 1977. I was in my twenties. Grammy23 8 hrs ago #37

Betcha dollars to donuts Kegsbreath made sure HE has been vaccinated Seinan Sensei 7 hrs ago #40

of course just like RFK Jr dave99 2 hrs ago #44

only 40 percent decided to take the flu vax. maybe the 60 percent wanted to prove how tough they are, how maga they are, orleans 3 hrs ago #42

Can't fix Stupid ! dave99 2 hrs ago #43

Lackland AFB is where new recruits come to get basic training. I was there in the suimmer of 1969. patphil 2 hrs ago #45

Our progression to shithole status is right on schedule. KY_EnviroGuy 1 hr ago #46