The first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were given

The first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were given to Nebraska National Guard Soldier and Airmen volunteers, Jan. 5 2020, at the Nebraska National Guard air base in Lincoln. The Department of Defense COVID-19 vaccine roll-out plan is a standardized and coordinated strategy for prioritizing, distributing and administering COVID-19 vaccines to protect service members, maintain readiness and support the national COVID-19 response. (Nebraska National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Shannon Nielsen)