Do you think it is appropriate for retired military leaders to publicly endorse political candidates?

Sure, why not? They are Americans and have a right to endorse or even run as a political candidate once they have retired.

Honestly I don'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're going to vote for them... Whoop di doo... That's still a whopping 1 vote for X candidate. Besides, they're retired... they're entitled to their own opinions much in the same way celebrities and other talking heads are.

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.

Yes, fine if they are retired and no I don'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.

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.

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.

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.

Sure we are still citizens and can endorse who we feel will do the best job.

Yes, not only that I think it is our obligation to be active in the political process.

We are regular citizens who can share our opinions like anyone else. We just can't do it in a uniform.