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Support & Defend is here to help veterans organize and lend our credibility to the growing calls to hold those violating the U.S. Constitution responsible and to relieve our siblings still serving from this impossible choice.
January 17, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Support & Defend is here to help veterans organize and lend our credibility to the growing calls to hold those violating the U.S. Constitution responsible and to relieve our siblings still serving from this impossible choice.
Only Congress and the Senate can legally act to bring accountability to a lawless Executive through impeachment.
Until then. the Trump Administration will continue to demand that our service members violate the rights of American citizens and legal residents while breaking their own oaths.
Until then. the Trump Administration will continue to demand that our service members violate the rights of American citizens and legal residents while breaking their own oaths.
January 17, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Only Congress and the Senate can legally act to bring accountability to a lawless Executive through impeachment.
Until then. the Trump Administration will continue to demand that our service members violate the rights of American citizens and legal residents while breaking their own oaths.
Until then. the Trump Administration will continue to demand that our service members violate the rights of American citizens and legal residents while breaking their own oaths.
As we begin 2026, service members must choose between following unlawful orders and following the Constitution and Article 92 of the UCMJ. As veterans, this goes against everything we swore an oath to uphold - and defying the orders of those responsible is the only morally appropriate response.
January 17, 2026 at 5:40 PM
As we begin 2026, service members must choose between following unlawful orders and following the Constitution and Article 92 of the UCMJ. As veterans, this goes against everything we swore an oath to uphold - and defying the orders of those responsible is the only morally appropriate response.
The Trump Administration has issued many orders that the courts have determined to be unlawful, and members of the Cabinet - including the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security - have ignored the courts and the Bill of Rights to send federal agents and federalized troops into American cities.
January 17, 2026 at 5:38 PM
The Trump Administration has issued many orders that the courts have determined to be unlawful, and members of the Cabinet - including the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security - have ignored the courts and the Bill of Rights to send federal agents and federalized troops into American cities.
They must also be careful not to comment, post, or link to material that violates the UCMJ or Service regulations.
Examples include showing contempt for public officials, or posting unprofessional material that is prejudicial to good order and discipline under the UCMJ.
CYA, guys
Examples include showing contempt for public officials, or posting unprofessional material that is prejudicial to good order and discipline under the UCMJ.
CYA, guys
January 17, 2026 at 5:37 PM
They must also be careful not to comment, post, or link to material that violates the UCMJ or Service regulations.
Examples include showing contempt for public officials, or posting unprofessional material that is prejudicial to good order and discipline under the UCMJ.
CYA, guys
Examples include showing contempt for public officials, or posting unprofessional material that is prejudicial to good order and discipline under the UCMJ.
CYA, guys
This one is important. Note the restriction!
● While off duty and away from the workplace, may “friend,” “like,” or “follow” a partisan group’s social media page. (Remember, you cannot like, share, or retweet a post that solicits political contributions or includes fund raising events.)
● While off duty and away from the workplace, may “friend,” “like,” or “follow” a partisan group’s social media page. (Remember, you cannot like, share, or retweet a post that solicits political contributions or includes fund raising events.)
January 17, 2026 at 5:34 PM
This one is important. Note the restriction!
● While off duty and away from the workplace, may “friend,” “like,” or “follow” a partisan group’s social media page. (Remember, you cannot like, share, or retweet a post that solicits political contributions or includes fund raising events.)
● While off duty and away from the workplace, may “friend,” “like,” or “follow” a partisan group’s social media page. (Remember, you cannot like, share, or retweet a post that solicits political contributions or includes fund raising events.)
DoD/military can:
● In a personal capacity expressing personal views, write letter to the editor or post a blog endorsing a candidate. (within listed limits)
● Identify one’s political party affiliation on a personal social media profile which also contains one’s official title or position.
● In a personal capacity expressing personal views, write letter to the editor or post a blog endorsing a candidate. (within listed limits)
● Identify one’s political party affiliation on a personal social media profile which also contains one’s official title or position.
January 17, 2026 at 5:33 PM
DoD/military can:
● In a personal capacity expressing personal views, write letter to the editor or post a blog endorsing a candidate. (within listed limits)
● Identify one’s political party affiliation on a personal social media profile which also contains one’s official title or position.
● In a personal capacity expressing personal views, write letter to the editor or post a blog endorsing a candidate. (within listed limits)
● Identify one’s political party affiliation on a personal social media profile which also contains one’s official title or position.
They can also attend (but not be active at)a political event (see site for exception). And
● Sign nominating petitions.
● Participate in nonpartisan activities.
● In a personal capacity expressing personal views, write letter to the editor or post a blog endorsing a candidate. (within listed limits)
● Sign nominating petitions.
● Participate in nonpartisan activities.
● In a personal capacity expressing personal views, write letter to the editor or post a blog endorsing a candidate. (within listed limits)
January 17, 2026 at 5:31 PM
They can also attend (but not be active at)a political event (see site for exception). And
● Sign nominating petitions.
● Participate in nonpartisan activities.
● In a personal capacity expressing personal views, write letter to the editor or post a blog endorsing a candidate. (within listed limits)
● Sign nominating petitions.
● Participate in nonpartisan activities.
● In a personal capacity expressing personal views, write letter to the editor or post a blog endorsing a candidate. (within listed limits)
Legally, they can:
● Vote.
● Display bumper stickers or campaign signs on personal property (exceptions if you live on post)
● Contribute to a campaign (during non-duty hours, not at work, and not using gov’t resources).
● Express personal opinions about candidates and issues.
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● Vote.
● Display bumper stickers or campaign signs on personal property (exceptions if you live on post)
● Contribute to a campaign (during non-duty hours, not at work, and not using gov’t resources).
● Express personal opinions about candidates and issues.
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January 17, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Legally, they can:
● Vote.
● Display bumper stickers or campaign signs on personal property (exceptions if you live on post)
● Contribute to a campaign (during non-duty hours, not at work, and not using gov’t resources).
● Express personal opinions about candidates and issues.
(Continued...)
● Vote.
● Display bumper stickers or campaign signs on personal property (exceptions if you live on post)
● Contribute to a campaign (during non-duty hours, not at work, and not using gov’t resources).
● Express personal opinions about candidates and issues.
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home.army.mil/leavenworth/...
This link explains what active military members and Federal Employees can and cannot do politically.
This link explains what active military members and Federal Employees can and cannot do politically.
home.army.mil
January 17, 2026 at 5:27 PM
home.army.mil/leavenworth/...
This link explains what active military members and Federal Employees can and cannot do politically.
This link explains what active military members and Federal Employees can and cannot do politically.
Veterans have a duty to those still serving to speak out against unlawful orders and unlawful actions when those still serving can't speak out due to legal limits on their free speech, as they are required by law and policy to remain "nonpartisan" - a term that many people don't understand.
January 17, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Veterans have a duty to those still serving to speak out against unlawful orders and unlawful actions when those still serving can't speak out due to legal limits on their free speech, as they are required by law and policy to remain "nonpartisan" - a term that many people don't understand.
Support and Defend is not affiliated with a political party. We hold a variety of political views but we agree on this: We are using our trusted status as Veterans to talk to our communities and our military about current misuse of the military and the right to refuse unlawful orders.
January 17, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Support and Defend is not affiliated with a political party. We hold a variety of political views but we agree on this: We are using our trusted status as Veterans to talk to our communities and our military about current misuse of the military and the right to refuse unlawful orders.
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Support and Defend will be marching in the San Antonio Martin Luther King Jr's Day parade.
Come join us.
Support and Defend will be marching in the San Antonio Martin Luther King Jr's Day parade.
Come join us.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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Support and Defend will be marching in the San Antonio Martin Luther King Jr's Day parade.
Come join us.
Support and Defend will be marching in the San Antonio Martin Luther King Jr's Day parade.
Come join us.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents take a formal oath to support and defend the U.S. Constitution, promising to uphold federal laws and their duties, which includes abiding by constitutional limits as they enforce immigration laws. This oath is a core part of their federal service.
January 11, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents take a formal oath to support and defend the U.S. Constitution, promising to uphold federal laws and their duties, which includes abiding by constitutional limits as they enforce immigration laws. This oath is a core part of their federal service.
We can be reached on this website.
www.veteranssupportanddefend.org
Support and Defend .org is a different group entirely
www.veteranssupportanddefend.org
Support and Defend .org is a different group entirely
Support And Defend | military right to refuse an illegal order
Support and Defend is a multi-generation, multi-service group of Veterans who advocate for the Constitutional use of the US military and the right to refuse an unlawful order.
www.veteranssupportanddefend.org
January 9, 2026 at 9:41 PM
We can be reached on this website.
www.veteranssupportanddefend.org
Support and Defend .org is a different group entirely
www.veteranssupportanddefend.org
Support and Defend .org is a different group entirely
Our Substack is up and gimping along.
Check us out as SASupandDef.
You might find us as Support and Defend, but no guarantees.Also email us at [email protected] if you have questions or want to join the fight.
Check us out as SASupandDef.
You might find us as Support and Defend, but no guarantees.Also email us at [email protected] if you have questions or want to join the fight.
January 8, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Our Substack is up and gimping along.
Check us out as SASupandDef.
You might find us as Support and Defend, but no guarantees.Also email us at [email protected] if you have questions or want to join the fight.
Check us out as SASupandDef.
You might find us as Support and Defend, but no guarantees.Also email us at [email protected] if you have questions or want to join the fight.
Protests here and around the country last night over ICE shooting a protester and spinning it as self def.
Watch the video from every angle you can before supporting that narrative.
ICE isn't our military, but this is what happens when armed forces are used against civilians.
Watch the video from every angle you can before supporting that narrative.
ICE isn't our military, but this is what happens when armed forces are used against civilians.
January 8, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Protests here and around the country last night over ICE shooting a protester and spinning it as self def.
Watch the video from every angle you can before supporting that narrative.
ICE isn't our military, but this is what happens when armed forces are used against civilians.
Watch the video from every angle you can before supporting that narrative.
ICE isn't our military, but this is what happens when armed forces are used against civilians.
"For all the veterans out there in the San Antonio, TX area, please follow Support and Defend and help us grow our mission to educate the public about the misuse of our Military and its legal and ethical implications."
Ute Hall
Ute Hall
January 6, 2026 at 3:41 AM
"For all the veterans out there in the San Antonio, TX area, please follow Support and Defend and help us grow our mission to educate the public about the misuse of our Military and its legal and ethical implications."
Ute Hall
Ute Hall
Thank each of you following already. Welcome to the fight. We have a lot of work to do.
January 4, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Thank each of you following already. Welcome to the fight. We have a lot of work to do.
We organized in San Antonio, TX because there are so many veterans here, but we welcome those who wish to fight with us, regardless of your location.
In the meantime, questions can be directed to [email protected].
We hope you will join us.
In the meantime, questions can be directed to [email protected].
We hope you will join us.
January 4, 2026 at 3:44 AM
We organized in San Antonio, TX because there are so many veterans here, but we welcome those who wish to fight with us, regardless of your location.
In the meantime, questions can be directed to [email protected].
We hope you will join us.
In the meantime, questions can be directed to [email protected].
We hope you will join us.
We are non-partisan. We don't support a political party/candidate, but speak out and fight in every way possible when the Constitution is ignored or in jeopardy from governmental action or inaction. This is vital for those of us who swore to defend it, regardless of our political affiliations.
January 4, 2026 at 3:41 AM
We are non-partisan. We don't support a political party/candidate, but speak out and fight in every way possible when the Constitution is ignored or in jeopardy from governmental action or inaction. This is vital for those of us who swore to defend it, regardless of our political affiliations.