Episode 193: Military Whistleblower: The Cost of Noncompliance

This week on VSRF Live, we’re joined by Duncan J. Searcy, an AH-64D Apache pilot and Afghanistan veteran whose military career took a sharp turn after he refused the COVID-19 vaccine while serving in the Utah Army National Guard.

Searcy’s whistleblower video and public advocacy brought national attention to his case. Now, he’s stepped into civic leadership as a candidate for mayor of Eagle Mountain, Utah—promising to focus on infrastructure, family life, and community programs.

What we’ll cover…

*From cockpit to controversy: Searcy’s path from “street-to-seat” Army pilot to speaking out against the 2021 COVID mandate and the fallout inside his unit.

*Whistleblowing & accountability: Why he went public, what happened next, and the real-world protections (and risks) military whistleblowers face.

*Life after the uniform: How a viral moment led to local politics—and why he’s pledged most of his mayoral salary to community programs if elected.

*Policy & principle: Infrastructure, growth, and public-health decision-making at the local level—and the lessons Searcy says apply nationwide.

Why it matters —

Searcy’s story sits at the intersection of military policy, public health, and civic engagement. His experience offers a firsthand look at how pandemic-era mandates impacted service members—and how those experiences are shaping local politics today.

👉 Bring your questions for the live Q&A!

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