That's what Lloyd Austin, Biden's new secretary of defense, said he would do. He called it a "stand down" during which time commanders would discuss "extremism" with the troops. Who knows what "extremism" means. Could mean membership in the KKK or it could mean just voting for Trump. No mention of what would be done about troops deemed extremist.
Back when I was on active duty, during the Viet Nam war, we all understood that we were in the service to defend the country and follow lawful orders from the commander in chief. In the Air Force most of us were volunteers. We all understood that we were not supposed to get into politics, other than voting. I hope the same attitude prevails today.
This shutdown indicates the secretary Austin has his doubts about the loyalty of the troops. He is a long service Army general, he ought to have a better feel for what is going on that I do. At least I hope so.
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