Rep. Castro Issues Statement on Flu Outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio
June 18, 2026
June 18, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following statement on the flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio:
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"After Secretary Hegseth scrapped the military's flu vaccine mandate, it was only a matter of time before an outbreak occurred. It was a reckless decision that put troops in harm's way and undermined our military readiness.
"At the Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, nearly 160 serv . . .
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"After Secretary Hegseth scrapped the military's flu vaccine mandate, it was only a matter of time before an outbreak occurred. It was a reckless decision that put troops in harm's way and undermined our military readiness.
"At the Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, nearly 160 serv . . .