WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Roger Wicker issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today commended President Trump and Secretary Hegseth on their continued efforts to prioritize reinstatement and military discharge upgrades of service members who were separated as a result of the misguided COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
"As part of this year's budget reconciliation legislation, we explicitly provided $50 million in funding for timely reinstatements and backpay for service members who were forced out and wish to serve again. Pursuant to President Trump's executive order, Secretary Hegseth has directed a review of personnel records for these affected individuals, and...