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AverageOldGuy

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12. Old Army Ranger, Vietnam vet here

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Tue Nov 25, 2025, 02:16 PM

Nov 25

I STAND WITH KELLY AND HIS FIVE COMPATRIOTS.

Previously the US military chain of command went from the President to the Secretary of Defense to the Commanders of the Combatant commands.

Under the Trump administration, the chain of command now goes from a demented draft dodger to a drunk National Guard major who was booted from the Guard because he was not qualified for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel to Twitter and 'Truth Social."

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I Proudly Stand With Mark Kelly [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Nov 25 OP

As do I. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 25 #1

I saw your other post. Thank you for your service. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 25 #2

I donated to his campaign just last night AZJonnie Nov 25 #3

Yes. I do, too, as a USAF Enlisted Veteran (1965-9) MineralMan Nov 25 #4

Trump has elevated Mark Kelly to superstar category. Irish_Dem Nov 25 #5

I do too ZDU Nov 25 #6

In contrast, Kegsbreath gave illegal orders. PurgedVoter Nov 25 #7

He is my senator debsy Nov 25 #8

I'd proudly skateboard with him! Tanuki Nov 25 #9

As a fellow Navy vet I answer in the affirmative. bluescribbler Nov 25 #10

Sen. Mark Kelly is a great American, as well as an inspiring leader FakeNoose Nov 25 #11

Old Army Ranger, Vietnam vet here AverageOldGuy Nov 25 #12

Kelly is a true hero. hamsterjill Nov 25 #13