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7. JAG determine lawful orders. Hegseth fired a bunch.

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Tue Sep 30, 2025, 12:04 PM

Sep 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that he was replacing the top lawyers for the military services because he didn’t think they were “well-suited” to provide recommendations when lawful orders are given.
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What I Learned from Enlisting in the USAF in 1965 [View all] MineralMan Sep 2025 OP

US Army here. Completely agree. You do what you're told. underpants Sep 2025 #1

Yes. Presidents are temporary. the military is not. MineralMan Sep 2025 #2

They will do that until they stop. Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2025 #3

Perhaps. I would not hold my breath. MineralMan Sep 2025 #4

Their oath is to the Constitution IbogaProject Sep 2025 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Prairie_Seagull Sep 2025 #6

JAG determine lawful orders. Hegseth fired a bunch. surfered Sep 2025 #7