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A sailor disposes of a syringe while a fellow service member sits in a nearby chair with his sleeve rolled up.

COVID-19 Vaccine

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class James Owen administers the COVID-19 vaccine to sailor at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, Sept. 8, 2021. COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for active duty and ready reserve Defense Department service members who are not medically or administratively exempt.

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