CPT Private RallyPoint Member 1994532 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> 2016-10-19T23:49:21-04:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 1994532

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2016-10-19T23:49:21-04:00 2016-10-19T23:49:21-04:00 PO2 Robert Aitchison 1994548

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes, certainly more appropriate than when they go to work for defense contractors.

2016-10-19T23:52:41-04:00 2016-10-19T23:52:41-04:00 SFC George Smith 1994564

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Flag Officers are usually smart enough to stay out because of the possibility of underhanded retaliation by Loose cannons... <br />Field Grade Officers can usually get away with expressing personal feelings...

2016-10-19T23:58:55-04:00 2016-10-19T23:58:55-04:00 ENS Private RallyPoint Member 1994633

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Our CO spoke about this today. Veterans are well within their right to endorse whomever they choose. However, in my personal opinion, we, as Veterans, should endorse someone without bringing our prior service affiliation into it. For all of those on active duty, you are prohibited from publicly endorsing a candidate when in uniform or where you mention your service affiliation.

2016-10-20T00:23:14-04:00 2016-10-20T00:23:14-04:00 MSgt John Taylor 1994678

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>We are regular citizens who can share our opinions like anyone else. We just can&#39;t do it in a uniform.

2016-10-20T00:46:24-04:00 2016-10-20T00:46:24-04:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1994696

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I believe it is in poor taste to bring previous military title/position into play when publicly supporting a candidate.

2016-10-20T00:56:19-04:00 2016-10-20T00:56:19-04:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1994697

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I look at this the same way I look at all those retired ISG&#39;s and SGM&#39;s that are working as gate guards, at CIF, or anywhere else they go off into their golden years. I don&#39;t care what they did in the past, they are civilians now and that&#39;s all that matters. If they want to stand on a platform and say they are a proud retired whatever and that they support X candidate so what? It isn&#39;t like you can tell them they can&#39;t do it.

2016-10-20T00:58:15-04:00 2016-10-20T00:58:15-04:00 SPC Erich Guenther 1994787

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes, fine if they are retired and no I don&#39;t buy into that lame line that retired officers really are not retired and can be called back to Active Duty until age 65. Lame argument for attempting to suspend someones 1st Amendment rights.

2016-10-20T02:52:35-04:00 2016-10-20T02:52:35-04:00 Capt Seid Waddell 1994799

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes, if they are retired.

2016-10-20T03:12:45-04:00 2016-10-20T03:12:45-04:00 SSgt David Tedrow 1994824

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Sure, why not? They are Americans and have a right to endorse or even run as a political candidate once they have retired.

2016-10-20T03:43:42-04:00 2016-10-20T03:43:42-04:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 1994833

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Sure why not let them support who they want to. Not only that but expressing themselves as former military will gain that person more respect and the candidate more followers.

2016-10-20T03:46:47-04:00 2016-10-20T03:46:47-04:00 MAJ Private RallyPoint Member 1994904

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes, The key word being retired...but you will find that this group is just as divisive as the rest of the country...If the candidates look hard enough they will find someone to support their cause...<br /><br />Related to this... are the ones that are paid to be Military Consultants on the major news networks...especially when they discuss any Combat Strategy....I believe this puts peoples lives in danger.

2016-10-20T05:51:29-04:00 2016-10-20T05:51:29-04:00 SFC Robert Nash 1994989

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No

2016-10-20T07:03:13-04:00 2016-10-20T07:03:13-04:00 SGT David T. 1995073

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If that is what they choose to do so be it. They are private citizens now and free to endorse or condemn anyone they choose. It is not inappropriate at all.

2016-10-20T07:47:28-04:00 2016-10-20T07:47:28-04:00 Capt Private RallyPoint Member 1995077

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>A retired person is a private citizen and should be able to endorse whomever he/she wants. However, it should be done as a private citizen and not use his/her military rank.<br /><br />In the neighboring state there is a retied brigadier general running for congress. I think he crossed the line when he ran an ad in uniform.

2016-10-20T07:48:33-04:00 2016-10-20T07:48:33-04:00 Capt Private RallyPoint Member 1995083

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As a sidelight how many retired, veteran, and active duty officers have endorsed someone right here on RP?

2016-10-20T07:51:00-04:00 2016-10-20T07:51:00-04:00 Cpl Justin Goolsby 1995286

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Honestly I don&#39;t think it matters in any way and people put too much stock in an endorsement. All an endorsement is telling people is that you&#39;re going to vote for them... Whoop di doo... That&#39;s still a whopping 1 vote for X candidate. Besides, they&#39;re retired... they&#39;re entitled to their own opinions much in the same way celebrities and other talking heads are.

2016-10-20T09:33:09-04:00 2016-10-20T09:33:09-04:00 MSgt James Mullis 1995331

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes!

2016-10-20T09:52:33-04:00 2016-10-20T09:52:33-04:00 SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member 1995544

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If they don&#39;t fall under UCMJ they can endorse whoever they want

2016-10-20T11:35:15-04:00 2016-10-20T11:35:15-04:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1995762

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think retired means nothing. Instead of endorsing they should perhaps run for office them selves.

2016-10-20T12:42:06-04:00 2016-10-20T12:42:06-04:00 LCpl Todd Houston 1998835

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I dont see why not. Even though they are always subject to recall, they are still private citizens. They also have the right to free speech, even if it does cause foot in mouth disease.

2016-10-21T11:25:17-04:00 2016-10-21T11:25:17-04:00 PO1 John Meyer, CPC 2003103

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Sure... so long as it&#39;s understood that the individual, not the military is endorsing.

2016-10-22T17:26:23-04:00 2016-10-22T17:26:23-04:00 PO2 Robert Cuminale 2010027

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Why not? As long as they don&#39;t wear their uniform while doing it. They are citizens and have every right to speak as they wish.

2016-10-25T07:21:16-04:00 2016-10-25T07:21:16-04:00 SMSgt Bob Hall 2010029

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Stating a prior position lends credibility to the endorsement if the candidate supports military concerns. This carries more weight than a Hollywood actor or a professional athlete with no experience in any venue that the candidate is trying to represent. Similar to a reference on your resume. If you are applying to company X and your reference is from the check-out clerk from the grocery store who cares? But if that check-out clerk is retired from company X and has the background, now the reference (endorsement) means something.

2016-10-25T07:22:33-04:00 2016-10-25T07:22:33-04:00 SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member 2010051

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Ok key word is retired. Yea they can. They are a private citizen again. They can say what he&#39;ll they want. They are no long bound by misery law.

2016-10-25T07:29:12-04:00 2016-10-25T07:29:12-04:00 Dr. James Wasson 2010056

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I believe no one should be denied their first amendment rights whether they are active or retired. You are fighting for preservation of the constitution.

2016-10-25T07:30:11-04:00 2016-10-25T07:30:11-04:00 Claudio Alpaca 2010129

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>On my opinion, also if we may have political orientations and be favorable to one or another of the parts, for the impartiality we must have, our commitment, our oath, that are for ever and subsist also when retired by actif service, we should not endorse political candidates, as that should be like tutelate only a part of the people we life for and serve, the country we fight for. It should done a false image of what our mission and what our dignity. That we must have sympathy for one or another is normal, but we must mantain private it on us , for, I say again, not only we should be deprived of impartiality, obiectivity, but for that should appear like a service to a person, to a politic group and not at service of insitutions. Our figure and that of th Army, here enclosed all his branches, should be severily compromised and our mission influenced negatively. As we instead serve country, his insitution and people, we must avoid to manifest pubblically our thoughts, less more to endorse a candidate. On time we should shift involuntarly, id we should do so, on a service to candidates instead to country, to candidates instead to people and that is not on our commitment, nature, essence.

2016-10-25T08:03:21-04:00 2016-10-25T08:03:21-04:00 1stSgt Troy Seals 2010157

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes, they are retired. I endorse Trump.

2016-10-25T08:16:34-04:00 2016-10-25T08:16:34-04:00 SSgt Bruce Wood 2010200

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I believe what type of job or situation they are in after retirement whether they do or not. One example say they were a journalist or a new broadcaster then I believe they should be in biased as many of the media aren&#39;t anymore. Other jobs or positions I don&#39;t think it would really matter.

2016-10-25T08:36:24-04:00 2016-10-25T08:36:24-04:00 Sgt Frank Sumner 2010226

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Completely appropriate. First, they enjoy (at least for now) the same first amendment rights that we do... they can speak their minds publicly. Second, they often can bring insights to bear that the average civilian can get no where else. There is value in that.

2016-10-25T08:46:43-04:00 2016-10-25T08:46:43-04:00 CH (COL) Private RallyPoint Member 2010230

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Absolutely. The public needs their wisdom and insight. During your career? Absolutely NOT! Afterward, you are a citizen with experience, knowledge, and in some cases, wisdom.

2016-10-25T08:48:52-04:00 2016-10-25T08:48:52-04:00 LTC George Morgan 2010345

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No, I most certainly do-not!

2016-10-25T09:30:54-04:00 2016-10-25T09:30:54-04:00 MSG Stan Hutchison 2010348

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As an individual, yes. But leave out the &quot;military title.&quot;

2016-10-25T09:32:53-04:00 2016-10-25T09:32:53-04:00 SPC Keelan Southerland 2010359

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In short I do not care, as long as the civilians know and understand the Retired Officer does not speak for anyone (their former branch of service) else. Look at all of the jokers who have come out in support of hrc, nothing bad about them has come out. However, if they are see as a threat or endorse any Republican candidate they are discredited or sent to jail.

2016-10-25T09:38:22-04:00 2016-10-25T09:38:22-04:00 LTC Trent Klug 2010444

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Absolutely, they can. Their endorsements don&#39;t mean squat. No one runs out and votes for a candidate just because some retired military officer says to. Hell, we all know how and why most senior officers get where they are anyway. It ain&#39;t all just performance.

2016-10-25T10:04:01-04:00 2016-10-25T10:04:01-04:00 Cpl Dr Ronnie Manns 2010478

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Appropriate maybe not but their right yes. I think that if you are going to endorse, you must also be willing to have not only your military history exposed but personal as well.

2016-10-25T10:15:35-04:00 2016-10-25T10:15:35-04:00 SP5 Bob Rudolph 2010483

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As an older veteran I want to know if people endorsing a candidate are ex-military. I also want to know their military rank because I have distinct opinions about the various ranks and it colors the enforcement. Enforcements are one very legitimate factor a citizen uses to select whom they will vote for.

2016-10-25T10:18:04-04:00 2016-10-25T10:18:04-04:00 MSG Ray Greenfield 2010494

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes, not only that I think it is our obligation to be active in the political process.

2016-10-25T10:22:32-04:00 2016-10-25T10:22:32-04:00 Sgt Jamie Beaulieu 2010522

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Retired military leaders most certainly should certainly feel free to endorse political candidates. They have more than earned the right to do so and approach this decision from a position that is already so poorly represented. If you can make a reasoned argument why a candidate is more suited to accept the responsibility of elected office, particularly where matters pertinent to military members and their families are concerned, your voice needs to be heard.

2016-10-25T10:31:05-04:00 2016-10-25T10:31:05-04:00 PO2 Ben Ferguson 2010639

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>These men and women have been near the levers of power and understand better than any civilian the stakes in the political landscape. They know full well when recommendations are made to the president and what he decides to do. A case in point; A new general was being interviewed by the congressional committee to be come the next commander in Afghanistan as the draw down was under way. He was asked how many different withdrawal plans they submitted to POTUS, when the number was given he was asked &quot;Was the plan implemented by the president one recommended by the generals. After an uncomfortable silence the general said &quot;No.&quot;

2016-10-25T11:04:06-04:00 2016-10-25T11:04:06-04:00 PFC Donnie Harold Harris 2010667

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>100%

2016-10-25T11:14:19-04:00 2016-10-25T11:14:19-04:00 MSG John Hill 2010741

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As with everything, times have changed since I entered active duty in 1981, so I&#39;ve been called &#39;old school&#39; on a lot of my opinions and I am sure my opinion on this matter will fall into that category. I am of the opinion that we in the military have the right to an opinion on anything, but do not have the right to voice that opinion in a public forum on matters such as political candidates running for office when using our military affiliation. The GO&#39;s who use their military rank in connection with their political views are showing the country and the world how &#39;unstable&#39; the force is if their opinions are not met with the right candidate getting the job. Some may throw the BS flag, but let&#39;s just say that Hillary Clinton were to get into office and see that &#39;X&#39; amount of GO&#39;s and Flag Officers were against her being POTUS; how would that effect her treatment and trust in the military she is CinC of? Visa versa is true and it will send a clear signal to our enemies, both foreign and domestic, just how fragile the relationship is. My two cents plus a few bucks will get you a foo foo coffee at Starbucks, but the electee who wins will be CinC whether we like it or not and your &#39;opinion&#39; can also be construed as disrespect. Boy I&#39;m happy to be retired...

2016-10-25T11:36:59-04:00 2016-10-25T11:36:59-04:00 LTC Matthew Maki 2010817

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Retired military have spent decades defending the Constitutional right of citizens to practice the liberties written therein. Retired military leaders not only have the same rights as others, they also understand by personal experience, the cost to exercise the same freedoms they defended on behalf of the nation.

2016-10-25T11:56:42-04:00 2016-10-25T11:56:42-04:00 CMSgt Gary Fichman 2010852

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Sure we are still citizens and can endorse who we feel will do the best job.

2016-10-25T12:03:41-04:00 2016-10-25T12:03:41-04:00 CW4 Richard A. Dropik 2010890

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Voting for the devil himself will never make anyone appear to be very intelligent when this election is over and done with. One day each of you will have to live with this huge mistake you have bought into. I will say a prayer for all of you to recover from this huge error.

2016-10-25T12:13:13-04:00 2016-10-25T12:13:13-04:00 SSgt Boyd Welch 2010945

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think that the media plays up the former rank to lead authority to the endorsement. People are entitled to vote for the candidate of their choice. However, if a retired colonel is lending an opinion about a prospective future policy or plan that a presidential candidate is putting forth, then I pay closer attention.

2016-10-25T12:29:15-04:00 2016-10-25T12:29:15-04:00 MSgt Dickerson MacLeod 2011022

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I do not! We are supposed to be apolitical up until the time we cast our ballot. Then we go back to being apolitical.

2016-10-25T12:52:40-04:00 2016-10-25T12:52:40-04:00 Sgt Carlos Barrera 2011251

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Key word here &quot;retired&quot;. Also they are free to endorse whom they please

2016-10-25T14:01:20-04:00 2016-10-25T14:01:20-04:00 PO2 Shaun Marolf 2011343

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Its their right to do so and any veteran in particular has earned that right.

2016-10-25T14:31:41-04:00 2016-10-25T14:31:41-04:00 CPO Zack Lindsey 2011360

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Well daaa I thought that is one of the things we are fighting for, we are just not allowed to do so in uniform though I may be wrong but being that I&#39;m a CPO I don&#39;t believe I&#39;m and if I&#39;m you need to go back and check rule one ( don&#39;t get your skivies in a knot just making some humor here cause talking about politics can get nasty and spokey)

2016-10-25T14:41:57-04:00 2016-10-25T14:41:57-04:00 SPC Tom Walsh 2011362

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not if the politician in question has a documented history of anti-military actions. <br />Otherwise, it&#39;s a non-issue. As retirees, they are free citizens, free to support and/or endorse whomever they like.

2016-10-25T14:42:48-04:00 2016-10-25T14:42:48-04:00 SPC Douglas Bolton 2011493

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Retiring clears you to endorse who you wish. If you endorse someone who is ready to cut the military even more, I will have trouble respecting anyone like that. Again you can endorse whom ever you want as long as you are retired.

2016-10-25T15:35:33-04:00 2016-10-25T15:35:33-04:00 CPO David Sharp 2011574

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As a Citizen and not using Rank/Enlisted paygrade, all have a right to express an opinion. Once you bring these aspects into the political realm you are representing the Branch of service. It is not only inappropriate but can lead to legal concerns. Observe Gen. Keene as he speaks, he goes only so far as a consultant to the issue but never endorses or engages in rhetoric which is baised.

2016-10-25T15:57:35-04:00 2016-10-25T15:57:35-04:00 SFC Dennis D Joy 2011614

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If one is on active duty, they should refrain from endorsements. However, if they are retired or out of service, they may exercise their rights to campaign, endorse or even run for public off. After all that&#39;s what we serve for.

2016-10-25T16:07:57-04:00 2016-10-25T16:07:57-04:00 CPT Dennis Stevenson 2011692

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Considering the number of generals who have gone on to be POTUS, I guess not. Us retired folks are just folks.

2016-10-25T16:40:34-04:00 2016-10-25T16:40:34-04:00 MCPO Tom Miller 2012044

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Absolutely! Yesterday&#39;s Flag Officers were steadfastly pro morale with dedication to the welfare that gave pride in leadership as the tempo of competence flowed easily down the chai of command. With today&#39;s PC social engineering and self serving promotion hungry political guided conscripts of this administration we have steadily declined from traditionally formed pride of service to a mix of inconsistencies to individuals who work to destroy team work and make special interest a priority including this divisional concept built by a PC bunch of change artists! We are weak in readiness, planes so old that money for maintenance isn&#39;t available, reenlistments past 20 years is in question with a flow of knowledge never to be recouped, a Navy as small as 1915, waste on uniform changes seem to become a top priority and not people and pride of that once &quot;Can do or reason why.&quot;

2016-10-25T18:43:39-04:00 2016-10-25T18:43:39-04:00 SPC Brian Stephens 2012401

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes. All veterans have a very specific insight into foreign policy as even the lowest private/airman/sailor/marine spends his career at the tip of the spear. Retired military leaders should have the most to say from their experiences and travels. And what they have to say is more valuable than anything coming out of a DC think tank or from anywhere in the Ivy League.

2016-10-25T20:29:51-04:00 2016-10-25T20:29:51-04:00 TSgt James Carson 2012416

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>They can endorse whom they please since they are no longer in uniform. It may not be wise since both parties have left retirees out in the cold election after election. All you can do is research and find which party has helped the retired and active duty military.

2016-10-25T20:35:08-04:00 2016-10-25T20:35:08-04:00 PO2 Steven Youngblood 2012427

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>More so than a civilian who has not done anything to insure those freedoms. If a Military person can&#39;t freely express their views, or publicly worship, or have the rights afforded by the constitution, then what did they serve to defend?

2016-10-25T20:39:43-04:00 2016-10-25T20:39:43-04:00 CW4 Leonard White 2012462

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes! And I can ignore, disagree or agree with them just like I do with everybody else&#39;s opinion.

2016-10-25T20:47:40-04:00 2016-10-25T20:47:40-04:00 SCPO Frank Carson 2012600

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No

2016-10-25T21:29:35-04:00 2016-10-25T21:29:35-04:00 PV2 Glen Lewis 2012608

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don&#39;t see why not.

2016-10-25T21:31:33-04:00 2016-10-25T21:31:33-04:00 CW2 Michael Mullikin 2012743

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If retired flag officers can run for, and be elected, president or vice president I think the have the right to publicly endorse any political candidates they want.

2016-10-25T22:05:18-04:00 2016-10-25T22:05:18-04:00 SPC Byron Skinner 2012802

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Sp4 Byron Skinner…No problem here, just as long as they don&#39;t wear their uniform and don&#39;t use any sensitive information form military service to the benefit of a candidate to include yourself. Once you are retired, from E-1 to 04 you are Joe citizen. You have every right to be proud of your former career but not to use it or any symbol of it in politics or religion.

2016-10-25T22:25:52-04:00 2016-10-25T22:25:52-04:00 MSG Michael Kots 2013430

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Absolutely. As we serve we effectively have a &quot;gag order&quot; on us. We fought for the freedoms the other 99% take for granted on a daily basis. I feel when you are out, you&#39;ve earned that right to publicly express your thoughts and endorsement.

2016-10-26T07:26:24-04:00 2016-10-26T07:26:24-04:00 SSG Donald Duplessis 2013467

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Absolutely! You have every right to voice your opinion about anything you damn well please. Politics included.

2016-10-26T07:44:11-04:00 2016-10-26T07:44:11-04:00 PVT Guy Terrell 2013470

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Welcome to the 1st amendment

2016-10-26T07:44:47-04:00 2016-10-26T07:44:47-04:00 SGT Craig Northacker 2014298

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>First Amendment right.

2016-10-26T12:34:32-04:00 2016-10-26T12:34:32-04:00 SSgt Michael Cox 2015397

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>One they retire they are a normal citizen again as long as the uniform isn&#39;t worn there is no problem.

2016-10-26T18:47:00-04:00 2016-10-26T18:47:00-04:00 PO2 Paul W. 2015939

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I believe President Harry Truman, though a politician, said it best after Eisenhower was elected and thus denied Truman a second term. Truman stated he had been promoted to the highest american rank...civilian. As I recall, he never, from that point on, allowed anyone to refer to him as &quot;Mr. President&quot;, just &quot;Mister&quot;.<br />So it should be with Retired Officers. They have been promoted to citizen and have all the rights thereto while simply possessing special awareness and knowledge.

2016-10-26T22:23:15-04:00 2016-10-26T22:23:15-04:00 SFC Jeffery Lanter 2016026

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Absolutely, once retired, we have as much right as anyone else to support politically who we chose. I am proud of my service and would mention It, if asked, in any endorsement.

2016-10-26T23:11:10-04:00 2016-10-26T23:11:10-04:00 SSgt Private RallyPoint Member 2016413

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Why not? Do they lose their rights because of service? <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="342114" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/342114-11a-infantry-officer-c-troop-1-32-cav">CPT Private RallyPoint Member</a>

2016-10-27T04:55:43-04:00 2016-10-27T04:55:43-04:00 CAPT Private RallyPoint Member 2016506

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not really. This election cycle has seen retired senior military service members endorse candidates on both sides of the political spectrum, so they&#39;ve basically negated each other. Since it is basically a draw, they&#39;ve politicized the military for no measurable political benefit for either party. The only loser out of the whole deal is the military as it may lead to significant distrust between our elected officials and the military as a whole.

2016-10-27T06:50:50-04:00 2016-10-27T06:50:50-04:00 1SG Patrick Sims 2016727

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>NO---But---than again---generals will be generals.

2016-10-27T09:09:49-04:00 2016-10-27T09:09:49-04:00 PO1 James Campbell 2016999

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes, I believe once you have served it is very appropriate to publicly endorse a political candidate. It shows that they reflect the values that that military leader has. Now, not all of us have the same ideals but we can see in some candidates what we believe are good for our cause. That is what makes our country so great especially if you&#39;ve served. I think if you have served, your voice should be taken more seriously than those who have had no skin in the game.

2016-10-27T10:35:45-04:00 2016-10-27T10:35:45-04:00 SGT Michael Cardin 2017865

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If they are retired from service, yes they are only exercising their first amendment rights.

2016-10-27T14:55:43-04:00 2016-10-27T14:55:43-04:00 CPO Peggy Morris 2018836

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Vote for Trump

2016-10-27T21:46:42-04:00 2016-10-27T21:46:42-04:00 CPO Peggy Morris 2019119

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Really, are we really talking politely? BENGHAZI, NO really?

2016-10-28T00:12:30-04:00 2016-10-28T00:12:30-04:00 Sgt Alan Voracek 2020326

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Why not? They are retired and now living as a civilian. They have the right to endorse whom ever they like just like anyone else. You have put in your time. Speak your peace.

2016-10-28T12:40:59-04:00 2016-10-28T12:40:59-04:00 2016-10-19T23:49:21-04:00