Michael Pelzner

COL (Ret) Michael Pelzner made a difference in the Army and Army Medicine over a career that spanned over 29 years on active duty. He managed hospitals, was at one point in charge of medical readiness for the entire Army working out of the Surgeon General’s office, was the Chief Surgeon for the Army National Guard across all 54 states and territories, and was the Command Surgeon for the US Army of the Pacific. His last tour was at Army Futures Command in Austin, where he worked on how to best save lives in potential wars with China or Russia in 10-20 years. He made a difference at every stop, and was well known and respected throughout the Army as a strategic thinker, medical leader, and dedicated patriot who epitomized selfless service..