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A conceptual graphic divided into two sections. The top section is tan and contains the heading "KNOW THE FACTS" followed by the question "WHAT IS POLITICIZATION OF THE MILITARY?" in a large, dark blue serif font. The bottom section is white and provides the following definition: "The actual or perceived use of military personnel, authority, or resources to advance partisan political goals or narratives rather than to defend the nation or uphold constitutional principles." The graphic concludes with a dark blue footer displaying the "COUNT EVERY HERO" logo in white and gold.
“Public trust in the military is not guaranteed: Even the perception of politicization weakens confidence and strains readiness." Quote from The Perils of Politicizing the U.S. Military, Count Every Hero
Carousel Graphic Frame 1 Header: Pressures Threatening Military Neutrality and Public Trust Domestic deployments drifting into routine use Growing pressure on candid, professional military advice Sudden removals of senior leaders and legal advisors Military symbols used in partisan settings Here is how to stop the slide. →
“Public trust in the military is not guaranteed: Even the perception of politicization weakens confidence and strains readiness." Quote from The Perils of Politicizing the U.S. Military, Count Every Hero
Read the full white paper: The Perils of Politicizing the U.S. Military
“Over the short period of only the past several months, the Administration has abandoned the American tradition against domestic deployment of the military, embracing instead what the District Court of Oregon described as ‘martial law,’” they wrote. “The Administration has suggested it plans to use United States cities as ‘training grounds’ for the military, turning our troops on the ‘enemy within’ – the very people they have proudly sworn to protect, with their own lives if necessary. Thousands of troops have been deployed in at least five such communities over the objection of local leaders, with the promise of more.”
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ADJUTANT GENERAL, TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD THROUGH: THE GOVERNOR OF TEXAS Subject: Calling Members of the Texas National Guard into Federal Service
Screenshot of the brief highlighting a key paragraph. : “Deployment under these circumstances poses multiple risks to the core mission of the National Guard and the Marines, and the well-being of the troops.”