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Join Us!! Third COVID-19 Townhall Update with Major General George Appenzeller!

Image of MHS and Military OneSource COVID-19 Townhall, with Major General (Dr.) George N. Appenzeller. Wednesday, 14 April, 1 PM ET.

Join Us for the third Townhall with Military OneSource!

4/13/2021 By: MHS Communications

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Please join us for the Third COVID-19 Townhall!

April 14, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. ET

Major General George Appenzeller, Assistant Director for Combat Support at the Defense Health Agency, will be answering questions related to the COVID-19 vaccine, including where and when you can get it; the vaccine uptake increase; OCONUS Vaccinations; new CDC guidance, and other topics.

Please also join us on the following dates for additional COVID-19 Townhall updates!

Military OneSource will host DHA experts, allowing them the opportunity to address various topics related to COVID-19, such as:

Available vaccines and their distribution, safety, and efficacy
Scheduling appointments within the Military Health System
Guidance on continued protective measures to slow the spread of the virus
Personal/real positive outcomes from vaccines

Join us here on the following dates as well:

May 12, 2021
May 25, 2021
June 8, 2021
June 22, 2021

Get the latest facts about the virus and DHA's response to it. We look forward to seeing you here!

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