20 MILLINGTON, Tenn. As the Navy continues its phased distribution of the COVID-19 vaccination, Navy Recruiting Command (NRC) personnel are volunteering to be some of the first to receive the vaccine in the recruiting field. Since Jan. 4, more than 30 people assigned to NRC headquarters have received their first round of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Navy is first offering the vaccine to essential healthcare workers, providers, emergency services and public safety personnel. The next phase includes mission-critical personnel by the command, followed by service members who are preparing to deploy within the next three months. After these personnel receive their vaccines, less critical service members and their beneficiaries will be able to volunteer to receive the vaccination. The Department of Defense (DoD) does not currently require service members to receive the vaccine; however, many Sailors have volunteered in an effort to reduce the spread of the virus.