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Regarding the Admiral's (a fellow Ole Miss alum) post below i offer some food for thought .... https://lnkd.in/ec99FZ5k 1) As I have seen in the last fifty years American citizens confidence in their military continues to decline meanwhile retired Flag Officers have become more politicized -- perhaps a direct correlation? When i joined the Navy in 1970 many senior officers did not vote in presidential elections so that they would not demonstrate allegiance to one candidate or the other. My how times have changed .... 2) As the article referenced points out "When retired officers speak out it increases the public’s demand for politicization, and the military’s willingness to supply it. 3) Retired officer commentary also shapes demand for military politicization because of its effects on politicians’ incentives to seek out allies within the military. As they observe retired generals endorsing or critiquing an opponent or her policies, politicians may solicit their own retirees to provide testimonials of their leadership or the merits of their policy positions. 4) Politicians also face fewer inhibitions in violating the military’s nonpartisan status if they witness norm violations by their opponents. This is apparent with the competing lists of retired officer endorsees compiled by presidential campaigns. 5) Retired officers’ dissent, however, raises questions about the norm’s resilience and therefore whether the active-duty officers with whom a president interacts are indeed fully committed to it. The president might fear that a military leader will not just bias his advice, but perhaps actively work to promote a partisan agenda, by for example leaking vital information to the public, or courting allies to oppose the president in Congress. They may simply marginalize them as a result, degrading the consultation process essential to healthy civil-military relations. " If service members and their families should not political props perhaps then perhaps neither should be those who the average citizen perceives perceive to still represent the United States Military .... thoughts ....

With the warnings we’re receiving from Trump’s former Chief of Staff, top military commanders and former defense secretary, we need to understand what powers Trump would invoke and what limitations there are, if any. Take a deeper dive, link in the replies.

Now available! The 2024 Military Commander and the Law, by the Air Force Judge Advocate General's School: https://lnkd.in/gdmtAYSn This publication serves as a helpful reference guide for United States Air Force and United States Space Force commanders, directors, and senior enlisted leaders, providing general guidance to help clarify issues and identify potential problem areas. As with any publication of secondary authority, this deskbook does not serve as a substitute for legal advice from any judge advocate and should not be used as the basis for action on specific cases. Primary authority, much of which is cited in this edition, should first be carefully reviewed. #jag #military #law #lawyer #attorney

Ros Poplar, you raise some very interesting insights. We share in a strong belief that our Military, Intelligence Community, and Law Enforcement Agencies should be unbiased, apolitical organizations.  Rear Admiral Barnett is entitled to his opinion, and the two of us agree on this, “The world is getting more dangerous and more in need of level-headed, thoughtful, bold American leadership.” That said, our opinions differ in at least two major areas. First, my recollection of the past eight years is apparently much different than the Admiral’s. For four years we had no new wars, a secure border, a strong economy, energy independence (& more). For the past four years, we’ve had none of those things (& less). Secondly, if the Admiral is implying that Kamala Harris and Tim Waltz would provide the “level-headed, thoughtful, bold American leadership” that he mentioned, the historical facts support quite the opposite.   In the four years that Kamala Harris has been Vice President, we’ve had the disastrous Afghan withdrawal, record levels of illegal border crossings, the loss of U.S. energy independence, inflation, rising crime, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Hamas terror attack on Israel, thousands of Hezbollah missile attacks on Israel, Houthi attacks on allied vessels in international waters, Iranian proxy attacks against US forces and US maritime vessels, and more.  There is an unambiguous distinction in the results of the leadership of both Harris and Trump. I fear the dangers to our Nation have increased exponentially in the last four years.

📅 On this day, April 19, 1897, Theodore Roosevelt begins his work as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, marking the beginning of a transformative chapter in his remarkable life. 🚢⚓ As Assistant Secretary of the Navy under President William McKinley, Roosevelt made significant contributions to the modernization and expansion of the U.S. Navy. He was a passionate advocate for naval power and foresaw the importance of a strong navy in safeguarding America's interests and projecting its influence on the world stage. During his tenure, Roosevelt initiated reforms to improve the efficiency and readiness of the Navy, advocating for the construction of new battleships and the expansion of the naval fleet. His efforts played a crucial role in preparing the Navy for the challenges of the 20th century, including the Spanish-American War, where the U.S. Navy emerged as a formidable force. However, Roosevelt's time as Assistant Secretary of the Navy was not without controversy. His aggressive advocacy for war with Spain and his role in the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana harbor raised questions about his judgment and leadership. Despite the controversies, Roosevelt's dedication to strengthening the Navy and promoting American power abroad left a lasting impact on U.S. military policy and strategy. Today, we commemorate Theodore Roosevelt's appointment as Assistant Secretary of the Navy and recognize his enduring legacy as a champion of American naval power and national security. #TheodoreRoosevelt #AssistantSecretaryoftheNavy #NavalHistory #MilitaryLeadership #AmericanPower #HistoricalAnniversary #USNavy #TransformationalLeadership

Indirect-fire innovation is an enduring evolution in US military history. Read more in Major Brennan Deveraux’s Lessons Learned and Unlearned: The Drivers of US Indirect-Fire Innovation https://lnkd.in/d7ccYcBY

Indirect-fire innovation is an enduring evolution in US military history. Read more in Major Brennan Deveraux’s Lessons Learned and Unlearned: The Drivers of US Indirect-Fire Innovation https://lnkd.in/d7ccYcBY