Austin, TX - Armed Forces Press is on-site of the Children's Health Defense annual conference this weekend in Austin, TX. We are one of the sponsors of the event.

The non-profit, started by sitting HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. years ago, is focusing on awareness of medical tyranny endemic to American healthcare. One of the big battlegrounds in the fight for medical freedom is in the U.S. military, which saw tyrannical unlawful orders pushed on American servicemen to take the Covid mRNA 'vaccine'.

Captain Mark Bashaw, recently promoted upon return to active status, gave his story of being court martial and discharged from the military, only to continue his fight from the outside. He is one of the first military members to be reinstated by Secretary of War Hegseth. Bashaw was pardoned by President Trump.

Bashaw recounted how the military behavioral health system was weaponized against him. He spoke of his twin brother committing suicide after experiencing simliar persecution and being prescribed psychiatric drugs.

"They will take your bodily sovereignty if you let them. And you wonder why there is a suicide crisis?" asked Bashaw.

Maj. Brennan Schilperoort, USAF talked of his battle to retain his military position after administrative action was initiated against him for refusing to take the flu shot directed by the Department of War.

"The military is the testing ground for the civilian population," said Schilperoort.

The audience listened with intensity to the discussion.

"Secure your individual liberty so we can secure the republic," Bashaw added to end the segment.

After the two officers' presentation, the large MAHA-focused crowd erupted in applause, a standing ovation.