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Rep. Joaquin Castro blasts Hegseth for Lackland flu outbreak, calls to reinstate vaccine mandate
By Stephanie Koithan at San Antonio Current
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
At a joint press conference, Democratic U.S. Reps. Joaquin Castro, Gil Cisneros and Chrissy Houlahan introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would reinstate the mandate requiring service members to get the flu vaccine. San Antonio’s Castro and Houlahan, who r...
Key takeaway Joaquin Castro, Gil Cisneros and Chrissy Houlahan introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would reinstate the mandate requiring service members to get the flu vaccine.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The call to reinstate the flu vaccine mandate for service members has significant implications for Alamo Heights , given the community's proximity to Lackland Air Force Base. As a major military installation, Lackland is a significant presence in the local area, and the health and well-being of its personnel can have a ripple effect on the broader community. The flu outbreak at Lackland highlights the need for proactive measures to protect public health, particularly in areas with high concentrations of military personnel and their families. Rep. Castro's amendment to the NDAA could have a direct impact on the health security of Alamo Heights residents, making this a local issue worth watching as the NDAA makes its way through Congress. The community will be eager to see how this effort unfolds and whether the vaccine mandate is ultimately reinstated.
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current ·
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What is this story about? At a joint press conference, Democratic U.S. Reps. Joaquin Castro, Gil Cisneros and Chrissy Houlahan introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would reinstate the mandate requiring service members to get the flu vaccine. San Antonio’s Castro and Houlahan, who r...
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