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NSL4A's core membership is comprised of individuals who have served in positions as National Security Leaders, which we define as being at one of the following levels:

  • Individuals who held Presidentially appointed, Senate-confirmed positions (PAS)

  • Retired career civilians and Presidential appointees from the civil, foreign, or intelligence executive services (SES, SFS, or SIS)

  • Individuals who held GS-14/GS-15 positions or equivalent (including Presidential Appointees)

  • Individuals who held FS-01/FS-02 positions or equivalent (including Presidential Appointees)

  • Retired Commissioned Uniformed Services Officers of rank W-4, W-5, and O-5 through O-10

  • Retired Enlisted Personnel of rank E-8 or E-9

  • Military Spouses of veterans who achieved the rank of O-7 through O-10 or E-8/E-9

  • Select Elected Officials (e.g., U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Governor)

Individuals without the above-described military or federal civilian experience may be considered for membership if they have significant national security experience (10+ years) in the private sector or academia

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National Security Leaders for America is a non-partisan network of former military and civilian leaders from across the political spectrum who are uniquely qualified to provide expert insight on U.S. national security and its impact on our democracy and economic stability. We advocate for positions, values, and individuals that strengthen the United States as a democratic nation.