The U.S. Navy announces new influenza vaccination requirements for certain sailors and other select service members. According to reporting from Military Times and Navy Times, the policy applies to sailors who are enrolled in entry training programs, and it also includes additional select service members beyond those in initial training. The Navy states that those covered must receive the flu vaccine as a requirement under the new guidance. Both outlets describe the announcement in similar terms, indicating the measure is aimed at increasing compliance with seasonal flu vaccination among the specified groups. The reports do not provide additional details such as the exact start date, the deadlines for getting vaccinated, exemptions, or whether the requirement applies to specific training locations or commands. The core point of agreement is that the Navy is expanding flu vaccination eligibility and making vaccination mandatory for the identified categories of service members, with entry-trainee sailors specifically named.