Promoting the understanding of the importance of a strong democracy to our national security
Protecting the voting rights of our active-duty service members, our veterans, and their families
Promoting civic literacy and civic participation
We are a nonpartisan initiative of retired four-star admirals and generals and former secretaries of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Military members and the civilians who lead the Department of Defense all take an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. While in uniform, we actively defended the Constitution. As veterans and citizens, it is our job to support it.
Our Principles
A robust and properly functioning democracy is vital to our national security. That well-functioning democracy requires strong and healthy civil-military relations.
A robust and properly functioning democracy requires both civic literacy and the meaningful participation of all citizens in the civic life of the nation.
A robust and properly functioning electoral system must ensure that all voters’ interests are properly represented, and that all voters and election workers are protected.
“Our national security depends on a properly functioning democracy. We believe veterans are uniquely positioned to uphold the Constitution, support our democratic institutions, and promote civic participation by all Americans.”
ADMIRAL STEVE ABBOT, US NAVY (RETIRED)
Co-Founder, Count Every Hero