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Use of Miltary for Mass Deportations
(Interview)Major General Randy Manner | Deadline: White House
Retired Major General Randy Manner discusses his recent U.S. Senate testimony on the use of the military for mass deportations and immigration with Nicole Wallace and others.
Trump, Harris Differ on Support for Vets Exposed to Forever Chemicals
(OpEd) Brigadier General Steve Anderson | Defense Opinion
As voters, it’s imperative to consider which candidate is prepared to tackle the pressing issues facing our veterans. The contrast is clear: one candidate is seeking to address a critical health crisis among our military personnel, while the other looks down on those who were disabled on the battlefield.
I served at the Pentagon with John Kelly. He is right about Trump.
(OpEd) Assistant VA Secretary Maura Sullivan | New Hampshire Union Leader
Trump’s alarming rhetoric is directly opposed to our American values and, if his first term is any indication, we must take his threats seriously. A second Trump term will be even more dangerous than the first because there will be no guardrails.
Military voters see ‘direct attack’ from GOP election challenges
(Interview) Secretary Louis Caldera | The Hill
Republicans are coming under fire from veterans and military groups for attempting to restrict the votes of overseas service members through a series of lawsuits in battleground states.
Trump’s latest lies are an insult to military families everywhere
(OpEd) Caitlin Manner | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
In this latest attack, he accused military members of using the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) to illegally vote in the upcoming elections.
A Bipartisan Group of 750 Military Leaders Endorsed Kamala Harris and So Did I: Here’s Why
(OpEd) Deputy Under Secretary Stan Soloway | Homeland Security Today
For those who question the Vice President’s foreign policy or national security “chops” we say this: she has more experience, has met and dealt with far more foreign leaders and been directly involved in more foreign policy matters than many highly successful Presidents who have preceded her.
He is not a disaster waiting to happen. He is a disaster that has already happened.
Trump lost the respect of veterans – including me. He's a risk to our democracy.
(OpEd) Admiral Steve Abbot | USA Today
The American people need a principled leader who is competent to navigate and lead us through competition and crisis. For the sake of our nation’s safety and stability, I urge my fellow veterans not to vote for Donald Trump. He is unfit to return to the presidency and poses a significant risk to the American people and our democracy.
He is not a disaster waiting to happen. He is a disaster that has already happened.
MGEN Randy Manner discusses the VP debate on BBC World News
(Interview) Major General Randy Manner | BBC News
Retired Major General Randy Manner provides his insights on both VP Candidates in response to the VP Debate that occurred on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in New Your City.
Rear Admiral Michael Smith reacts to the first Harris/Trump debate
(Interview) Rear Admiral Michael Smith | Scripps News - Morning Rush
Rear Admiral Smith discusses the vice president’s debate performance, the national security threat posed by Donald Trump, and the transformation that has happened since Ronald Reagan.
Major General Randy E. Manner (Ret.) on National Security Leaders' Support for Vice President Harris
(Interview) Major General Randy Manner | MSNBC
Retired Major General Randy Manner discusses his public support for Kamala Harris, Donald Trump’s Afghanistan mishandling and the ignominy of a staged campaign event at Arlington Cemetery.
General Anderson on CNN This Morning Discussing Military Officials' Support for VP Harris
(Interview) Brigadier General Steve Anderson | CNN
Former Republican and Retired Brigadier General Steve Anderson discusses the mishandling of Afghanistan by Donald Trump and his support for Kamala Harris for President.
On MSNBC, Admiral Steve Abbot on National Security Officials' Support for Vice President Harris
(Interview) Admiral Steve Abbot, USN (Ret) | MSNBC
Admiral Abbot discusses his reasons for supporting Kamala Harris for President and Commander in Chief, and opposition to Donald Trump - “I believe he is not a disaster waiting to happen. He is a disaster which has already happened.”
I’m a Disabled Vietnam Veteran. Arlington National Cemetery Is No Place for Trump’s Political Theatrics.
(OpEd) The Honorable Joseph Zengerle | U.S. News
It is time for all Americans to stand up and say that enough is enough. We must demand that our leaders, regardless of their political affiliation, treat our sacred sites with the respect they deserve. And we must make it clear that anyone who fails to do so has no business leading this great nation.
Sen. Vance, should we ‘go to hell’ too?
(OpEd) Major General Steven J. Lepper | The Hill
Trump’s disrespect for the memory of every service member buried at Arlington was not just a political misstep — it was a moral failure and, as Americans, we must reject it. Rather than rejecting it, though, his running mate doubled down. In response to a reporter’s question about the incident, and apparently believing Harris had criticized it when she had not, Trump’s running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), told her to “go to hell.”
Vance should uphold the core values of honor, courage and commitment
(OpEd) Sergeant Major Kim E. Davis | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Honor, courage and commitment are key values, ideals and personal traits we, as Americans — whether civilian and or military, Republicans, Democrats or independents — should expect our leaders to embody and to demonstrate. If Vance once believed in honor, courage and commitment, his support for a man who in thought, word and deed represents the repudiation of those values demonstrates that he no longer does.
Leave No American Behind: Support policies that help every American
(OpEd) Carlos Martínez | La Voz
The sacrifices of our military and their families deserve more than just lip service. They deserve leaders who understand and embody the values of service, sacrifice, and mutual respect. As we approach the election, it is crucial that we support candidates who will uphold these values and reject those who only care about appearances. Our democracy, like our military, depends on leaders who are committed to the well-being of all, not just the privileged few.
We need a president who honors our military heroes
(OpEd) Major General Donna Barbisch, USA, (Ret) | Trib Live
We must choose leaders who embody the values that make our nation a beacon of hope and freedom. We must educate ourselves and our fellow voters that the strength of our nation comes not from tearing others down, but from lifting them up and respecting those who fight for the greater good.
Medal of Honor Remarks Dishonor Military’s Sacrifice
(OpEd) Lieutenant General Charles D. Luckey, USA, (Ret) | The Pilot (Southern Pines, NC)
Put simply, why would any soldier, sailor, airman, Marine, Guardian or Coast Guardsman, or any of their loved ones, place power and authority into the hands of a leader who not only fails to honor their willingness to die for their country but, in fact, denigrates them for it? Why, in fact, would any of us?
Amb. John L. Estrada Shares Successes in Armed Services
(Interview) Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, USMC, (Ret) John L. Estrada | Politics in Color
In an interview at the Democratic National Convention, Ambassador Estrada discusses anti-immigrant sentiment, the contributions of immigrants, and the role of U.S. foreign policy on countries from which immigrants are driven to flee.
Walz leans into military service at DNC as veterans rebuff ‘stolen valor’ attacks
Randy Manner, Mike Smith, John Estrada | Washington Examiner
Accusations that Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) is guilty of “stolen valor” are falling flat to the group of people attending the Democratic National Convention who are closest to the situation: veterans.