February 05, 2021

Pentagon Will Deploy Troops To Assist COVID-19 Vaccine Drive-The Associated Press

The Pentagon will deploy troops to assist getting Americans vaccinated against COVID-19, the White House said Friday. Coronavirus senior adviser Andy Slavitt announced that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has approved a request for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. It means about 1,000 active duty military personnel will deploy to help state vaccination centers. The Associated Press, 02/05/2021