Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has committed to 'continually reviewing' the process to reintegrate troops dismissed or who left voluntarily due to the Biden administration's COVID vaccine mandate. Over 8,000 troops were dismissed, while tens of thousands left voluntarily. A memo outlines procedures for reinstatement, including contacting dismissed troops and offering reinstatement to those who left voluntarily if they provide a written statement and agree to serve at least two more years. However, some have raised concerns about lost promotions and accountability for leaders who enforced the mandate. Hegseth emphasized the need to ensure the process is carried out properly.