Has anyone heard about any religious or medical exemptions getting approved yet?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:54:13 -0400

Has anyone heard about any religious or medical exemptions getting approved yet? I haven't seen any news about any of them getting approved or rejected. We're coming up on the vaccine mandate deadlines fast:
Air Force (Active): Nov. 2
Navy and Marines (Active): Nov. 28
Air Force (RC, NG): Dec. 2
Army (Active): Dec. 15
Navy and Marines (RC): Dec. 28
Army (RC, NG): Jun. 30, 2022

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 7 at 2021 12:09 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:09:52 -0400

Those aren't mandates for individuals as far as I understand - those are the NLT dates that each one has to report the status of those vaccinated or not vaccinated - and if not vaccinated the status on that.

As far as I've heard, I don't think anyone is getting an exemption. If someone hasn't ever filed for an exemption (either exemption) prior to this one, then they probably aren't getting an exemption for this one. Also many major religious institutions and their leaders are supporting the vaccine on moral grounds to save lives.

Medical exemptions may be given to those with serious health concerns that are backed by medical professionals - like if one had adverse reactions to previous vaccines or allergies to the ingredients. Even IF someone gets an exemption they could potentially be temporary. Pregnant SMs could delay until after their pregnancy is over but it's been recommended for pregnant people to get it.