210108-N-NN369-1036 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 8, 2021) – U.S. 3rd Fleet Sailors and personnel receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines at Naval Medical Center San Diego, January 8. The COVID-19 vaccination plan is phase driven and designed to protect members within the Department of Defense as quickly as possible. The vaccine was authorized for emergency use, and it is elective and not mandatory. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jessica Paulauskas)