Putting the uniform back on felt like coming home.
After being separated under the previous COVID mandate, HM1 Esther-Rose Corridon shares her journey of reinstatement and returning to the Fleet.
Welcome back, shipmates🫡
The Navy is making good on its promise to reinstate Sailors who were separated due to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
✅108 Sailors back in uniform – a 500% increase since Jan. 2025
✅Over $8.6 MILLION in back pay
✅100% Honorable discharge requests resolved
And the work doesn’t stop there. The Navy is correcting service records, reimbursing bonus debts to Sailors, and proactively reviewing every impacted record to ensure no adverse marks remain.
If you or someone you know was separated for COVID-19 vaccine refusal and wants to reenlist, begin the journey on MyNavyHR at or by contacting your local recruiter.