U.S. Army will begin to discharge soldiers who refuse COVID-19 vaccine

The United States Army will begin separating soldiers from service who refuse to get COVID-19 vaccines. 

Effective immediately, soldiers "who have refused the lawful order to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and who do not have a pending or approved exemption request" will be separated from the Army and can be potentially discharged, the Army said in a statement.

"Separation" is a general term that includes discharge, release from active duty, and similar changes in active or reserve status.