#286: Colonel Rempfer's Fight for Military Health Rights

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Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh speak with Colonel Tom Buzz Rempfer, a retired USAF pilot with over 5,500 flight hours and a distinguished advocate for military health rights. Colonel Rempfer recounts his experiences challenging the anthrax vaccine mandate, detailing the legal and ethical issues surrounding the program. 

He draws parallels between the anthrax and COVID-19 vaccine mandates, highlighting systemic failures and the need for accountability.

The conversation honors the legacy of Lieutenant Colonel Russ Dingell and emphasizes the importance of integrity and justice in military health policies. 

Colonel Rempfer also shares insights into his book, "Unyielding: Marathons Against Illegal Mandates," and offers a hopeful perspective on the future of military leadership and ethics.

BIO

Colonel Tom Buzz Rempfer is a retired USAF pilot with over 5,500 flight hours in the F-16, F-117, and C-130 aircraft, and a distinguished advocate for military health rights. He holds a master's degree from the Naval Postgraduate School's Center for Homeland Defense and Security, where he received the Outstanding Thesis Award. Colonel Rempfer played a pivotal role in addressing the controversial anthrax vaccine mandate, advocating for the rights of service members and exposing systemic failures within military health policies. He is the author of "Unyielding: Marathons Against Illegal Mandates," a book dedicated to his colleague Lieutenant Colonel Russ Dingell. Colonel Rempfer continues to champion integrity and justice in military operations.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

[00:01:15] - Introduction to Colonel Tom Buzz Rempfer and his career highlights.

[00:05:30] - Colonel Rempfer's journey to becoming a pilot and entering the Air Force.

[00:10:45] - The anthrax vaccine mandate: Initial concerns and illegalities.

[00:20:20] - The role of Lieutenant Colonel Russ Dingell in challenging the mandate.

[00:30:15] - Discovering the investigational status and unlicensed nature of the anthrax vaccine.

[00:40:50] - Advocacy efforts: Testifying to Congress and submitting citizen petitions.

[00:50:30] - Parallels between anthrax and COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

[01:00:45] - Challenges faced and personal reprisals in Colonel Rempfer's military career.

[01:10:20] - The need for military leaders to acknowledge and correct past mistakes.

[01:20:30] - Encouraging future generations to uphold integrity and ethical standards.

[01:30:00] - Fun segment: Choosing a historical aircraft to pilot.

[01:35:00] - Final thoughts and closing remarks from Colonel Rempfer.

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