On Jan. 27th, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order, authorizing individuals who were voluntarily or involuntarily separated for refusing the COVID-19 vaccination to request reinstatement in the military. The Department of the Air Force is diligently working to provide a path for reinstatement for those individuals who are interested in rejoining the service. Those who were involuntarily separated for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine may be eligible for backpay.

Continue to follow this webpage for details as they become available on the department’s efforts to reinstate affected members.