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MarineCombatEngineer

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29. I haven't talked to any of my vet friends yet, but I'm pretty sure that they're just as outraged

Mon Nov 24, 2025, 06:26 PM

Nov 2025

as I, and those at DU, are.
I'm going to start reaching out to some of my contacts in the military to see which way the wind is blowing.

Right now I'm in N. Las Vegas because my truck is at the N. Las Vegas Peterbilt facility getting her B service and a deep cleaning until Friday when I pick her up.

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"I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies" [View all] Jrose Nov 2025 OP

This 35 year Veteran stands with Sen. Mark Kelly, my Senator. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #1

Mark Kelly is a true FalloutShelter Nov 2025 #4

He is highly regarded here in AZ by Democrats and Republicans alike, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #7

Kegsbreath! EndlessMaze Nov 2025 #23

It's a good one, isn't it! calimary Nov 2025 #48

MCE what is your read of MAGA vet reaction? Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #27

I haven't talked to any of my vet friends yet, but I'm pretty sure that they're just as outraged MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #29

Yes if you can get some intel on the Vet sentiment on this issue that would be very interesting. Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #30

I second that motion. ananda Nov 2025 #42

Third! calimary Nov 2025 #49

Sounds like you are doing Truck TDY over the holiday? Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #31

Yep, luckily I have a grand daughter who lives in Vegas and has MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #33

Oh that is so great! Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #34

You also. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #35

Thank you! Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #36

I sure hope so it backfires on those two! calimary Nov 2025 #50

Mark Kelly has more courage and fortitude in his fingernail clippings.... AZ8theist Nov 2025 #45

I am not a veteran, but MLWR Nov 2025 #11

Thank you for your service, Senator Kelly democrank Nov 2025 #14

Posters like YOU, make me proud to be an American, and a Democratic member of bluestarone Nov 2025 #41

standing with you, and with capt kelly. rampartd Nov 2025 #52

si. esp last paragraph. AllaN01Bear Nov 2025 #2

Why is the worst of the worst needing to investigate the best of the best? marble falls Nov 2025 #3

To cover for their CRIMINALITY. B.See Nov 2025 #21

And in the end, like with the so-called Comey and James indictments, there's no there, there. They got to understand ... marble falls Nov 2025 #47

Much laughable from Trump, simply because, He brags about standing Tall..while playing Golf with Bone-Spurs. chouchou Nov 2025 #5

This Gulf War veteran wishes heartily that draft-dodger Trump, and all of his criminal, incompetent, Aristus Nov 2025 #6

He's a hero. NT Happy Hoosier Nov 2025 #8

That he is, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #9

Major Hegseth is out of his league. pfitz59 Nov 2025 #10

Neither Hegseth nor Trump are fit to polish Senator Kelly's shoes democrank Nov 2025 #12

Beat Smegseth needs to be removed from the DOD. debsy Nov 2025 #17

Smegbreath works, too Ponietz Nov 2025 #20

They tried to silence his wife with violence whopis01 Nov 2025 #13

I've got 3 years on Putinfluffer, Bohunk68 Nov 2025 #15

Mark Kelly should be thanked for his service. debsy Nov 2025 #16

He should be hauled in front of the House for article of impeachment, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #18

And divest Petey-boy of that damn Makeup Table Seinan Sensei Nov 2025 #56

Thank You Sen Mark Kelly Stay strong! I stand with "The " "Seditious Six" ". electric_blue68 Nov 2025 #19

My take on this is that they really are trying to silence him with threats and intimidation, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #22

Yes this is Trump's goal. To threaten others into silence. Irish_Dem Nov 2025 #28

I think too, that they would regret trying the court-martial route 70sEraVet Nov 2025 #37

If not for a corrupt Supreme Court, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #38

That is so great. Now then... ananda Nov 2025 #43

Thank you Captain Kelly! BidenRocks Nov 2025 #24

This former Army ground pounder stands with Senator Kelly Mr.WeRP Nov 2025 #25

Every MOC needs to put out a similar statement reiterating the call to disobey illegal orders Arazi Nov 2025 #26

Was my choice for Kamala's running mate Auggie Nov 2025 #32

In a strange way, Codifer Nov 2025 #39

Nothing talks like a money bomb! I started the ball rolling with $100 for Mark Kelly. NBachers Nov 2025 #40

Kick. N/T Upthevibe Nov 2025 #44

Hegseth should be removed from his position mdbl Nov 2025 #46

KnR sarchasm Nov 2025 #51

I am very grateful for Kelly's courage and service dlk Nov 2025 #53

Thank you for speaking out Senator Kelly Clouds Passing Nov 2025 #54

So keep going Mark Capperdan Nov 2025 #55

Another Navy vet standing in solidarity with Senator Kelly. Permanut Nov 2025 #57