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Army provides guidance for this year's election season
September 11, 2024 — With 2024 being a presidential election year, the U.S. Army is encouraging Soldiers and civilian employees to review guidance regarding political activities... MORE

Department of the Army guidance for this year's election season

Political activity Dos and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DOD employees
April 15, 2024 — We can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process but with this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees on acceptable behavior. ... MORE

Exercise your right to vote and take part in the 2022 general elections
September 26, 2022 — Service members and eligible family members living away from their voting residence can vote absentee. First-time voters and voters who’ve used absentee ballots in the past are encouraged to complete a Federal Post Card Application, or FPCA, each year to send their vote home... MORE

What JBSA tech school students need to know about voting
September 8, 2021 — The right to vote is precious, and many Americans have given their lives for us to have that right. All technical school students throughout Joint Base San Antonio should be ready and able to vote in any election they are eligible to vote in. ... MORE

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

Military and DOD civilian guidance on public demonstrations and social media.

Service members, civilians bound by DOD rules during election campaigns
September 8, 2020 — Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper's latest ethics message lays out the importance of political activity rules that Department of Defense civilian employees and service members must follow. ... MORE

James Brady, 14th Force Support Squadron community readiness specialist and installation voting assistance officer, talks with Air Force Staff Sgt. Cory Henning, 14th Civil Engineer Squadron, during Armed Forces Voters Week in the base exchange on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., June 27, 2018. Though federal election years have a large effect on the voting community and activity, elections are happening across the country every year.

Election season do's and don'ts for DOD personnel
September 2, 2020 — It's election season again – that time when federal, state and local political campaigns kick into high gear... MORE

It's election season again – that time when federal, state and local political campaigns kick into high gear. Whether you're extremely involved in politics or you aren’t even registered to vote, the Defense Department has expectations for the way its military service members and civilian employees conduct themselves during this time.

Political season: What service members need to know
March 6, 2020 — Airmen are encouraged to stay aware of the issues and be knowledgeable in the country’s political activities but are limited in their event participation in uniform, lobbying activities or campaigns on social media... MORE

Want to vote? The Federal Voting Assistance Program can help
January 29, 2020 — Voting season is fast approaching, and the Federal Voting Assistance Program is ready to help service members and families exercise the right to vote... MORE

Voting season is fast approaching, and the Federal Voting Assistance Program is ready to help service members and families exercise the right to vote.

Get in the voting game – your vote counts
September 21, 2018 — Football season is in full swing and being a fan of any sport is exciting, especially when you allow yourself to get involved in the game. The same goes for this absentee voting season, as all uniformed service members and their eligible family members can get in the game as one of our country’s biggest fans. ... MORE

According to the U.S. voting laws, every vote is counted.

Vote from anywhere when you’re in the military
June 7, 2018 — Voting is one of our most fundamental rights as U.S. citizens and the Federal Voting Assistance Program, or FVAP, works to ensure members of the Uniformed Services, Merchant Marines, commissioned corps of the Public Health Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, their eligible family members, and U.S. citizens residing outside the United States understand their right to vote and have the tools and resources to successfully do so from anywhere in the world... MORE

The Joint Base San Antonio FVAP is located within the Military & Family Readiness Centers at all three JBSA locations and provides accurate, nonpartisan voting information and assistance to ensure voters understand their voting rights.

Get out the vote, know when your state’s primary elections are
March 12, 2018 — Don’t miss your opportunity to vote in your state's primary election as it will determine who is on the November 2018 general election ballot... MORE

To find your state's election website for specific information on candidates, elections, contact information, and links to your local election offices, visit the FVAPs contact page at http://www.fvap.gov/info/contact.

Air Force streamlines voting program to help optimize Airmen’s core missions
February 14, 2018 — Air Force officials recently released guidance that streamlines the organizational structure and functions of the Air Force Voting Assistance Program... MORE

The Air Force Voting Assistance Program recently realigned under installation Military & Family Readiness Centers. The move is part of an Air Force-wide effort to reduce service member's additional duties so they can more effectively focus on their core missions.