Shaw Air Force Base, SC (Jan. 28, 2021) Soldiers assigned

Shaw Air Force Base, SC (Jan. 28, 2021) Soldiers assigned to United States Army Central (USARCENT), receiving the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine from members of the United States Air Force 20th Medical Group at the Shaw Air Force Base Theater Jan. 28. The vaccine is in distribution phase 1b to include critical national capabilities, personnel deploying overseas locations, and other critical and essential support personnel. The Department of Defense is conducting a phased, standardized, and coordinated strategy to distribute and administer COVID-19 vaccines to protect our people, maintain readiness, and support the national COVID-19 response. Vaccines for COVID-19 are only available after they are demonstrated to be safe and effective in large phase-three clinical trials, have been authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and have been manufactured and distributed safely and securely. (U.S. Army photo by Mass Communication Specialist Staff Sgt. Anri G. Baril)