Former presidential adviser and Navy veteran, David Gergen, who served under Nixon, Reagan, Clinton, passed yesterday at 83. His steady, bipartisan leadership reminds us: moral clarity isn’t partisan. Veterans carry that torch forward, with purpose and honor.

We don’t salute a man. We salute the rank. We don’t serve a person. We serve the Constitution. That clarity is our compass. This country needs it now. bit.ly/46HC6SO

Nonpartisan military norms are under pressure. Investigations at the Pentagon into aides discussed classified plans via Signal, outside proper channels. Veterans: integrity doesn’t stop at discharge. It is critical to guard the chain of command. politi.co/453Zysi

If you care about vets, troops, or what this country sends them to do—learn how the NDAA works. This bill is where real decisions get made. Webinar’s tomorrow. If you want a seat at the table, this is how you get in the room. zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Grateful to see half of the Guard coming home from Los Angeles. But troops don’t belong on American streets. We need all military forces out of our cities. Policing civilians is not the Guard’s mission. It’s a threat to our troops and our democracy. bit.ly/4nNP4EG

Are you passionate about national security? Have strong opinions about how we use the military? Do you want to actually make change? Then you need to understand the NDAA. Our expert webinar starts in 90 minutes. 6pm ET. We’ll teach you. No excuses. zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Happening now! Our "Advocacy & The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)" training session is live! An expert team from CIVIC is here to equip veterans with the tools they need to navigate advocacy on the annual must pass mega-bill. Join now! zoom.us/meeting/regist…

The Pentagon pulled top officers from a major security conference in Colorado, citing “evil of globalism.” That’s not readiness. It’s politics in uniform. Norms are not optional. Keep the chain intact. bit.ly/4lXrNyi

The Senate confirmed Anthony Tata as the next Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel & Readiness. Tata has history of politically charged attacks, referring to President Obama as a "terrorist leader". This is not what non-partisan leadership looks like. bit.ly/4lWbJwN

Florida is planning to use National Guard JAG officers as immigration judges. Our armed forces combat external national security threats, not domestic immigration issues. This is misuse of our military against civilians in America. bit.ly/4m5tRVl

Proud to amplify this letter signed by 125+ veterans in Florida in opposition to deployment of Marines for ICE operations in Florida. As Alexander McCoy writes: "Inserting troops into domestic law enforcement undermines public safety and risks escalating tense situations." 1/2

On today's date, July 21st, 1930, the Veterans Administration was established. The goal: to make good on Lincoln's promise in his second inaugural, "to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan." bit.ly/4m5duYz

Afghan allies stood with us under fire. Now they face ICE agents in courtrooms. They will not stand alone. Veterans across the country are standing up to support allies as they go through their immigration processes.Sign up today. bit.ly/4nF9Uq1

Don’t just talk about defending democracy. Take action. Multiply your impact—link your voice, your values, and your drive to a network built for this fight. Our monthly member call is tomorrow, 7/24. 6pm ET. Register with the link. See you there. zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Some DoD equipment contracts have provisions only allowing repairs by contractors and limit the data and IP that can be shared with troops for repairs. These restrictions are problematic for troops needing urgent repairs, and drive up spending. bit.ly/4lExIsx

The Senate Armed Services Committee included a Right to Repair provision in its NDAA. The R2R provision is a step toward improved military readiness, service member safety, and fiscal responsibility. Now it is the House’s turn to support the measure. bit.ly/458E2S8

Happening in 1 hour: TCN’s monthly Plankholders Call. This is where vets who still believe in service—to country, to community, to democracy—show up to plan, connect, and act. 6PM ET. Still time to join us. zoom.us/meeting/regist…

“The U.S. military is for fighting America’s enemies. If we’re using them here, the implication is that Americans are enemies.” – Marine veteran Alexander McCoy 200+ vets are speaking out against Marines being deployed for ICE ops in Florida clickorlando.com/news/local/202…