Pentagon announces mandatory Pfizer vaccinations
The Pentagon on Wednesday announced mandatory Pfizer vaccinations, calling it "necessary to protect the safety of our service members and force."
Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said 68% of the active duty force is fully vaccinated and just over 76% have had at least one dose.
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine was granted full approval by the FDA on Monday.
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-ABC News' Luis Martinez