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Guidance details dos and don'ts for participation in political demonstrations
January 15, 2021 — According to the FBI, individuals have planned “armed protests” to take place at all 50 state capitols and the U.S. Capitol in Washington leading up to and in the days following the upcoming presidential inauguration. In light of this information, and considering the violence that transpired at the Capitol on Jan. 6, Department of Defense and Air Force military and civilian personnel must ensure they understand legal parameters for off-base demonstrations, thereby preventing inadvertent violations of standards while also honoring individuals’ constitutional rights of free expression... MORE

Infographic depicting how military and civilians can express themselves in public demonstrations and social media.

Military and Politics: Exercising your rights as a military member, citizen
October 7, 2020 — Currently, it seems every time you open your smartphone or computer and scroll through any number of social media and internet news outlets you’re bombarded with articles, analysis, and pundits discussing the same topic: politics. With election season in full swing, political debate is difficult to avoid. However, the subject of politics in the Armed Forces is justifiably taboo... MORE