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Air Force General Reinstated After COVID Vaccine Mandate Fight Mike Rose (USAFA ’69), Executive Vice President and General Counsel of STARRS joins Jeanne Ives (USMA ’87) and Amy Jacobson on "The Real Story" to discuss the case of Melissa Cunningham, the highest ranking Air Force officer who left the military after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine following unsuccessful medical and religious exemption requests. Rose explains how Cunningham’s case ultimately resulted in her reinstatement, including restoration of lost service time, back pay and benefits, her previous rank, and removal of adverse records. He also discusses the broader impact of the military COVID vaccine mandate, religious exemptions, recruitment and retention, and opportunities for other former service members seeking reinstatement. Watch: https://starrs.us/air-force-general-reinstated-after-covid-vaccine-mandate-fight/