National Security Leaders for America

To mark the end of Black History Month, we honor the service and leadership of Black men and women in uniform who have strengthened the United States military and reinforced our national security.

Trump’s push to take Greenland alarms allies and undermines decades of transatlantic trust.

Former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Donald Stanton, calls the effort “shallow” and says it is “not in our national interest.”

Read more here: nsl4a.substack.com/p/taking-gre...

VA doctors, nurses, and social workers speak out in memory of Alex Pretti — honoring his life, his service, and the truth about who he was.

President Trump’s threats over Greenland, including punitive tariffs, rattled allies worldwide. NSL4A member Tom Jurkowsky called them “needless and senseless” — strategic malpractice.

Diplomacy, not threats, is the path forward.

Read more of his op-ed here: www.nsl4a.org/in-the-news/...

Veterans know what service looks like. They’re defending the name and honor of Alex Pretti — a VA nurse and caregiver to those who served. ‪

@saveamericamvmt.bsky.social is amplifying their voices.

Though MLK Jr. Day has passed, the lessons he shared about humility and moral leadership remain critical.

In this op-ed, Lt. Col. Bishop Garrison, USA (Ret.) examines the dangers of arrogance in U.S. national security, foreign policy, and domestic governance.

www.justsecurity.org/129045/mlk-j...

“Any order by President Trump to launch an attack on Greenland necessarily triggers the automatic cutoff of authorized or appropriated funds that would be required to execute the assault.” - Alberto J. Mora, Former General Counsel of the Department of the Navy

www.justsecurity.org/128930/prese...

NSL4A warns against threatened use of the Insurrection Act in Minnesota and the potential deployment of active-duty troops for domestic operations.

Such actions risk constitutional rights and civil-military trust.

Read our full statement here: www.nsl4a.org/nsl4a-announ...

NSL4A affirms its support for Senator Mark Kelly, a retired U.S. Navy Captain and sitting Member of Congress, who filed suit over DoD actions threatening his retired rank and pay for his public statements and legislative activity.

Read our full statement here: www.nsl4a.org/nsl4a-announ...

Americans serving overseas deserve to have their votes counted.

NSL4A filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to uphold state laws that protect timely-cast ballots delayed by overseas service.

Read our full statement and amicus brief here: www.nsl4a.org/nsl4a-announ...

NSL4A raises serious legal and constitutional concerns over U.S. military action in Venezuela and calls for full transparency on its authority, objectives, and scope.

Read our full statement here: www.nsl4a.org/nsl4a-announ...

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In the Army-Navy game, we root for different teams, but the oath to the Constitution is the same. Join NSL4A in honoring our shared values and mission to serve. ⬇️ share.protectdemocracy.org/s/gIiDRO4e

NSL4A member, retired Navy Captain Thomas Beall, Ph.D., breaks down why dismissing Rules of Engagement as “stupid” or “PC” is reckless.

ROE protect civilians, the mission, and the service members carrying out orders.

Read his full analysis on our Substack:
open.substack.com/pub/nsl4a/p/...

Former U.S. Ambassador to Panama, John Feeley, discusses the legal framework for U.S. military action and the role of Congress in authorizing operations.

Watch the full interview here: www.nsl4a.org/in-the-news/...

Maj. Gen. Steve Lepper, USAF (Ret.), breaks down the legal and moral questions surrounding the U.S. boat strikes in the Caribbean and what they reveal about military rules of engagement.

Listen to the interview here: www.npr.org/2025/12/03/n...

NSL4A is alarmed that recent reports of actions against defenseless survivors may violate U.S. and international law. Congress must investigate and ensure accountability.

Read the full press release here: www.nsl4a.org/nsl4a-announ...

Happy Thanksgiving from NSL4A!

Today we’re grateful for the service members, veterans, diplomats, and civil servants who work every day to keep our nation safe. Wishing you a peaceful holiday.

Service ends, the oath doesn’t. See why NSL4A members are speaking out to protect our democracy.

Watch the full video here: youtu.be/6AN6fAfvz2I?...

Maj. Gen. Randy Manner, USA (Ret.), explains why the United States cannot resume nuclear weapons testing without the proper investments, facilities, and trained personnel.

Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/vnB2lNwuPyk

Today, we honor America’s veterans — the men and women who have served with courage and commitment. NSL4A thanks all who have worn the uniform and continue to serve our nation in new ways.

In an interview with the WSJ, Retired Maj. Gen. Randy Manner warns that new National Guard riot control units could divert the Guard from its primary mission and blur the military’s traditional separation from domestic politics.

Read full interview here: www.wsj.com/politics/nat...

“Trump and Hegseth had an outstanding opportunity to drive these points home and outline an urgently needed ‘call to arms’… Unfortunately, they chose to stress the importance of grooming standards and physical fitness.”

Read the op-ed by the retired Rear Admiral here: www.nsl4a.org/in-the-news/...

Former U.S. Ambassador John Feeley provides perspective on the Trump administration’s unprecedented naval deployment off Venezuela.

While the stated goal is countering drug trafficking, Feeley notes that the scale of the operation — the largest in decades in the South Caribbean — is excessive.

In his op-ed, Captain Robert Kelly, USCG (Ret), former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, critiques recent maritime strikes as counterproductive compared to long-standing, proven counterdrug strategies.

Read more here: nationalsecurityjournal.org/donald-trump...

As deadly boat strikes raise legal and ethical concerns, Rear Admiral William Baumgartner, USCG (Ret), outlines how the Coast Guard’s HITRON program achieves results through restraint, coordination, and respect for the rule of law.

In an interview with France 24, former U.S. Ambassador John Feeley discussed the importance of maintaining the rule of law in America’s counter-narcotics strategy.

Watch his full remarks here: www.nsl4a.org/in-the-news/...

“We all agree crime is bad. The question is whether we fight it with empty theatrics or serious, sustained policing.”

Read more of Neal Urwitz’s op-ed on why the National Guard deployments miss the mark — and what actually works — here: www.theblaze.com/columns/opin...

NSL4A condemns the Trump Administration’s authorization of lethal strikes in South American waters — carried out on paltry intelligence, without congressional authorization, and in violation of U.S. and international law.


Read our full statement here: www.nsl4a.org/nsl4a-announ...

Major General William Enyart, USA (Ret.), told the Senate Judiciary Committee that misusing the National Guard breaks bonds of trust and risks another Kent State. The Guard is for real emergencies, not a bandaid for long-term problems.

Join us for a Business Briefing on Federal Deployments: Know Your Rights and Options on October 14 at 12:00 PM ET.

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