The Department of Defense (DoD) reportedly ignored critical data indicating that military service members had likely achieved herd immunity to COVID-19 as early as mid-2021. This revelation, brought to light by a whistleblower, suggests the vaccine mandate enforced by the DoD later that year was not only unnecessary but also harmful, impacting tens of thousands of service members.
In December 2024, whistleblower-released documents unveiled the existence of a longitudinal SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence study conducted by the DoD. The study, involving 29,000 military personnel from May 2020 to June 2021, assessed the presence of COVID-19 antibodies, a key indicator of herd immunity. Despite its significance, these interim reports were marked “For Official Use Only” or “Controlled Unclassified Information,” effectively shielding them from public scrutiny.
As noted by The Gateway Pundit, seroprevalence studies are valuable tools for understanding herd immunity, which occurs when a large segment of the population becomes immune through infection or vaccination. The whistleblower’s revelations indicate that the military likely reached herd immunity months before Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin mandated COVID-19 vaccinations in August 2021.
Secretary Austin’s vaccine mandate exposed thousands of service members to a vaccine they may not have needed, according to the data. Many who refused the vaccine on medical or religious grounds faced denials, disciplinary actions, and even separation from the military. For those who complied, the long-term effects of the vaccine remain a contentious issue.
Nick Kupper, a retired Air Force veteran and incoming Arizona state representative, experienced this era firsthand. Kupper, who had previously used serological testing to obtain medical exemptions for other vaccines, attempted the same for the COVID-19 vaccine. Despite having clear evidence of immunity, he was denied an exemption.
Kupper described the immunologist on his base as being powerless to grant an exemption due to higher-level directives. “My bosses won’t let me [grant an exemption],” the immunologist reportedly said. Kupper ultimately filed for a religious accommodation, which was also denied, leading to his near separation from the Air Force just shy of 20 years of service.
The whistleblower’s documents reveal that the DoD had ample evidence by mid-2021 that service members were on a clear trajectory toward herd immunity. Interim Report #8, for instance, highlighted the high seroprevalence rates and presence of neutralizing antibodies in military personnel. Yet, these findings were kept under wraps until August 2023, long after the vaccine mandate had been implemented and rescinded.
For Kupper and others, this delayed transparency is infuriating. “It pisses me off,” he said, adding that the government’s failure to act on its own data exemplifies the lack of accountability during the pandemic. “How can the government, military, and supposed leaders disobey the law and refuse to right the wrongs they’ve done?”
The DoD’s actions raise serious questions about ethical and legal obligations. By disregarding its own seroprevalence data, the department not only imposed unnecessary health risks on service members but also undermined trust in military leadership.
Kupper’s story underscores the broader issue: the erosion of individual rights in the name of public health policy. After nearly 19 years of honorable service, he faced reprimands, including one for sharing his story with Tucker Carlson, and was only able to retire due to a legal injunction for Air Force members.
Critics argue that the DoD’s failure to act on its seroprevalence data reflects a broader pattern of governmental overreach and mismanagement during the pandemic. Kupper, like many others, believes that those responsible for these decisions should be held accountable.
“There should be consequences,” he said, echoing the sentiments of service members and advocates demanding transparency and justice. A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request filed by journalists to obtain further details on the seroprevalence study is pending, with no estimated completion date provided.
The revelations about the DoD’s handling of COVID-19 herd immunity data come amid ongoing debates about the balance between public health mandates and individual freedoms. For the military, an institution that relies on trust and cohesion, the fallout from these decisions could have long-lasting implications.
Proponents of the vaccine mandate argue it was implemented with the best available information at the time, aiming to safeguard operational readiness. However, the whistleblower’s documents suggest that critical data was either ignored or withheld, casting doubt on the necessity and efficacy of the mandate.
As more information surfaces, the focus now shifts to ensuring transparency and accountability. For Kupper and others affected, the fight isn’t over. The lessons from this controversy will likely shape how the military and government approach public health crises in the future.
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