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50. And the history of vaccination in the military goes back to the Revolutionary War.

Fri Jun 19, 2026, 07:41 AM

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"In February 1777, Gen. Washington ordered the mandatory inoculation of Continental Army troops against smallpox, implementing what historians consider the first mass immunization policy in American history."

https://historyofvaccines.org/blog/washingtons-war-against-smallpox-revolutionary-inoculation-campaign/

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Too stupid to know UpInArms 19 hrs ago #1

Very recent history................ Lovie777 3 hrs ago #52

With great freedumb comes great culpability... RockRaven 19 hrs ago #2

Barrack conditions increase spread of respiratory illnesses perdita9 18 hrs ago #3

I believe we all consider them pro-death! ananda 16 hrs ago #24

And? This shit is what Republicans want. The regime can't blame it on anyone but themselves when the GOP Karasu 18 hrs ago #4

Sounds like a self-made major security issue to me MoseShrute 18 hrs ago #5

FAFO Redux Bo Zarts 18 hrs ago #6

The leaders FA, the trainees FO. JustABozoOnThisBus 4 hrs ago #49

This is late in the season for flu. Sanity Claws 18 hrs ago #7

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

Possibly, but flu doesn't go a way... paleotn 16 hrs ago #22

Calendars are a man-made construct. Diseases, not so much. littlemissmartypants 16 hrs ago #25

I Got My First Flu Shot MissouriDem47 18 hrs ago #8

MAGA at work, weakening military preparedness. Martin68 18 hrs ago #9

No one could have foreseen this. Jim__ 18 hrs ago #10

And the history of vaccination in the military goes back to the Revolutionary War. the nelm 4 hrs ago #50

That happened right here where I live in NY Historic NY 3 hrs ago #54

Coming soon: Hegseth force-feeds Lackland AFB with ivermectin (nt) muriel_volestrangler 18 hrs ago #11

Way to protect the troops -- and keep them in readiness. A SOD who does neither should be impeached. eppur_se_muova 17 hrs ago #12

My feelings exactly. LisaL 17 hrs ago #15

If they can get close enough to the Iranian soldiers, they can cough all over them ... eppur_se_muova 17 hrs ago #19

Got, carry, spread... die. Can they or anyone close to them feel safe when they are potentially vectors of harm? littlemissmartypants 16 hrs ago #26

Sad to see US troops having the attitude of teenagers--ie. It can't affect me!! riversedge 16 hrs ago #28

There was a reason that vaccine was mandatory before Hegseth LisaL 1 hr ago #56

Depleted weapons, sick troops, underfed ship personnel, an addled Prez and his numbskulls. What could go wrong! chowder66 17 hrs ago #13

Almost makes you wonder if the Russians or some other clever enemy calimary 16 hrs ago #29

It's almost like there is a connection between being un-vaccinated LisaL 17 hrs ago #14

Who else here knew this was going to happen Figarosmom 17 hrs ago #16

Anybody with half a brain? LisaL 17 hrs ago #18

The level of stupidity in the United States is increasing geometrically thanks NoMoreRepugs 17 hrs ago #20

Pasteur would not be pleased ... SorellaLaBefana 16 hrs ago #21

This at a time when mRNA technology is creating a revolution in vaccines. paleotn 16 hrs ago #23

My son, a mechanical engineer UpInArms 3 hrs ago #55

Pete Sez..... Sane1 16 hrs ago #27

The arrogance of this SOB vapor2 16 hrs ago #30

What a fucking dumbshit Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 15 hrs ago #31

Washington immediately came to mind when I read this. BadgerMom 10 hrs ago #41

There's a reason the flu vaccine was made mandatory after the Spanish Flu over 100 years ago. COL Mustard 15 hrs ago #32

For all we know he is using ivermectin. LisaL 13 hrs ago #39

MaddowBlog-Two months after Hegseth's regressive move, Air Force base faces major flu outbreak LetMyPeopleVote 15 hrs ago #33

If they don't restore the mandate, it will be FAR worse next year. pat_k 14 hrs ago #34

Yes, of course. LisaL 13 hrs ago #38

Nothing to see here! Aussie105 14 hrs ago #35

The inmates are in charge of the asylum. TomSlick 14 hrs ago #36

I remember quite well having the flu in 1977. I was in my twenties. Grammy23 14 hrs ago #37

Betcha dollars to donuts Kegsbreath made sure HE has been vaccinated Seinan Sensei 12 hrs ago #40

of course just like RFK Jr dave99 7 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 8 hrs ago #42

Can't fix Stupid ! dave99 7 hrs ago #43

Lackland AFB is where new recruits come to get basic training. I was there in the suimmer of 1969. patphil 7 hrs ago #45

Our progression to shithole status is right on schedule. KY_EnviroGuy 6 hrs ago #46

It's almost like everything this administration does... Orrex 4 hrs ago #47

So much for operational readiness Old Crank 4 hrs ago #48

I thought the flu all went away with Easter and the heat. Gosh........... Bengus81 3 hrs ago #51

I'll bet that majority of the cult administration have taking their shots........... Lovie777 3 hrs ago #53

I think this is deliberate Blumancru 1 hr ago #57