Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey testifies before the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C., on June 4, 2013. DoD / U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean K. Harp
Defense One: Keep Your Politics Private, My Fellow Generals and Admirals
We must not compromise our military’s special role in democracy, nor hinder those who come after us.
The relationship between elected leaders and the military is established in the Constitution and built on trust.
As a matter of law, we follow the orders of the duly elected commander-in-chief unless those orders are illegal or immoral. This is our non-negotiable commitment to our fellow citizens. They elect. We support.
From my personal experience across several administrations, the commander-in-chief will value our military advice only if they believe that it is given without political bias or personal agenda.
Generals and admirals are generals and admirals for life. What they say carries the weight of their professional judgment and the credibility of their professional reputation.
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WNU Editor: Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey is 100% correct. Elections have consequences, and those in the services must respect the will of the people on who they elected President. I would also include former intel and FBI leaders. Unfortunately .... many former military/intel/and FBI officers have a different point of view, and because of their actions .... even before President Trump was inaugurated as President .... have destroyed this trust.
