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Flu sickens scores of troops at Air Force base after Pentagon ends vaccine requirement
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk Courtney Kube and Daniel Arkin | NBC News , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points For more information on the flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base, readers can consult the original report from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. The base has seen a significant number of troops fall ill, potentially exceeding 200.
A flu outbreak has occurred at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, affecting U.S. airmen and trainees. The base has seen a significant number of troops fall ill, potentially exceeding 200.
The outbreak is notable as it comes shortly after a change in Pentagon policy. Further details about the situation can be found through official military channels or news sources.
For more information on the flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base, readers can consult the original report from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Category: local Published: June 20, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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