If the Army could help Americans prevent COVID, Future COVID, and some common colds at the same time, it would be, in this writer’s opinion, a pretty cool deal. But could it also increase vaccine adoption across the United States? Consider:

• A significant chunk of the country’s anti-vax sentiment is generated in right-wing and libertarian communities by people who frequently identify themselves as “patriots” and position themselves in opposition to what they see as elitist liberal institutions.

• Patriotism is traditionally identified with support for the military.

• The Army is the military.

• The Army is not typically thought of as liberal or elitist.

On the other hand…