Adm. Mike Mullen stresses rules on political activity

Mullen stresses rules on political activity

By William H. McMichael - Staff writer
Posted : Thursday Aug 28, 2008 17:26:40 EDT

National security will be a key issue during the intense fall presidential campaign, given the ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the unexpected Russia-Georgia conflict.

That makes it all the more important for service members to remain above the political fray, the nation’s senior officer said Thursday.

“It is very tempting in this time because of where we are, and we just shouldn’t do it,” said Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, speaking at the Pentagon Thursday.

“We are an apolitical, neutral organization in this country, and we need to stay out of politics — those of us in uniform,” Mullen said, echoing a theme he has been stressing for months.
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