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Count Every Hero @counteveryhero.org · 22/02/2026

CountEveryHero.org released a paper on the urgent risks of politicizing the U.S. military. The norm of an apolitical, professional armed forces, subordinate to civilian authority is under strain—and requires renewed attention. Read the analysis: bit.ly/4s4vXYs

An informational graphic with a dark blue background titled "Pressures Threatening Military Neutrality and Public Trust". The main content features a list of four concerns, each preceded by a yellow square icon containing a dark blue "X":

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

At the bottom, there is a call to action in white text that reads, "Here’s how to stop the slide" accompanied by a yellow arrow pointing to the right.

An informational graphic with a tan background titled "Recommendations for Preserving an Apolitical Military". The main content consists of a list of five key points, each preceded by a yellow square icon containing a white star:

Reaffirm the value of independent military advice

Strengthen transparency and oversight around deployments

Clarify the limits on domestic military use

Protect legal and advisory independence

Educate the public about the military’s role

The graphic features a dark blue footer with the text "COUNT EVERY HERO" in white and gold lettering.

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Count Every Hero @counteveryhero.org · 12/02/2026

Retired 4-star officers and service secretaries warn of the risks of eroding trust between our civilian and military leaders, and the public. As new pressures, from domestic deployments to politicized rhetoric, threaten to pull the military into partisan conflict, our democracy hangs in the balance.

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Count Every Hero @counteveryhero.org · 11/02/2026

America’s strength depends on an apolitical military. That principle is under strain—and requires urgent attention. Members of CountEveryHero.org speak out about the escalating dangers of politicizing the military in a new video. Watch and share their message:

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Count Every Hero @counteveryhero.org · 10/02/2026

NEW: Members of CountEveryHero.org highlight the need to preserve our 250-year tradition of an apolitical military that serves all Americans. Watch and share their message:

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Count Every Hero @counteveryhero.org · 21/11/2025

A politicized military erodes bipartisan trust, undermines civilian control, and risks long-term damage to an institution essential to our democracy. Read our latest paper authored by retired four-star general and flag officers who have led at the highest levels. bit.ly/4o1S4w4

“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

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Count Every Hero @counteveryhero.org · 17/11/2025

The paper lays out the core pressures threatening the military’ political neutrality and concrete steps to protect an apolitical military:

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. →

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Header: Recommendations for Preserving an Apolitical Military
Reaffirming the value of independent, professional military advice
Strengthen transparency and oversight around deployments
Clarify the limits on domestic military use
Protect legal and advisory independence
Increasing transparency around deployments and personnel actions
Educate the public about the military’s role

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Count Every Hero @counteveryhero.org · 17/11/2025

Public trust in the U.S. military remains high—but it can erode quickly. Recent years have brought new pressures, from domestic deployments to politicized rhetoric, that risk pulling the military into partisan conflict.

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Count Every Hero @counteveryhero.org · 17/11/2025

Today, we released a new paper on the urgent risks of politicizing the U.S. military. Our armed forces have remained apolitical, professional, and subordinate to civilian authority for over two centuries. That norm is under strain—and requires renewed attention. counteveryhero.org/letter_docum...

Read the full white paper: The Perils of Politicizing the U.S. Military

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Count Every Hero @counteveryhero.org · 08/10/2025

Nine former service secretaries + retired four-star admirals and generals filed a brief in federal court in Illinois today challenging the administration’s deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago as a dangerous trend of politicizing the military, and militarizing society. 🔗 bit.ly/48gA25b

“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.”

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Count Every Hero @counteveryhero.org · 06/10/2025

On Sunday, a Trump-appointed judge blocked the admin from federalizing & deploying Nat Guard troops from any state to Portland. Yet, Def Sec Hegseth authorized 400 TX Guard to deploy to Portland & Chicago on the same day, escalating the admin's clash with courts and Blue states.

MEMORANDUM FOR THE ADJUTANT GENERAL, TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD THROUGH: THE GOVERNOR OF TEXAS
Subject: Calling Members of the Texas National Guard into Federal Service

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Count Every Hero @counteveryhero.org · 13/06/2025

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Count Every Hero @counteveryhero.org · 12/06/2025

In advance of a hearing at 1:30 PT today, these retired officials urge the court to carefully consider how improper deployment of the U.S. military in the context of domestic law enforcement undermines national security, military readiness, and disaster response.

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.”

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