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National Security Leaders for America (NSL4A) is a bipartisan group of former military and civilian leaders committed to defending democracy and countering national and economic security threats.
@nslforamerica.bsky.socialNational Security Leaders for America endorses @amyactonoh.bsky.social for Ohio Governor and @poindexterforcongress.com for OH-07 in the 2026 election.
Read why we selected these candidates here: nsl4a2026endorsements.substack.com/p/nsl4a-ohio...
@nslforamerica.bsky.socialRetired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Randy Manner warns that rebuilding declining U.S. missile capabilities could take years, raising concerns about military readiness.
@nslforamerica.bsky.socialNSL4A is proud to endorse Katie Hobbs for Arizona Governor, Adrian Fontes for Arizona Secretary of State, and Kris Mayes for Arizona Attorney General in the 2026 election.
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@nslforamerica.bsky.socialNational Security Leaders for America is proud to endorse Ben Ray Luján, who is running for U.S. Senate in New Mexico in the 2026 election.
Read our endorsement and learn more about why we selected Ben Ray Luján: nsl4a2026endorsements.substack.com/p/nsl4a-new-...
@nslforamerica.bsky.socialNational Security Leaders for America is proud to endorse Matt Dunlap, who is running for U.S. House in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 election.
Learn more about why we selected Matt Dunlap: nsl4a2026endorsements.substack.com/p/nsl4a-main...
@nslforamerica.bsky.socialNational Security Leaders for America is proud to endorse @osbornforne.bsky.social, who is running for U.S. Senate in Nebraska in the 2026 election.
Learn more about why we selected Dan Osborn: nsl4a2026endorsements.substack.com/p/nsl4a-nebr...
@nslforamerica.bsky.social"Our nation's security depends on more than the weapons we develop or the technology we deploy. It depends on the quality of the people we entrust to lead our armed forces."
Read the analysis here: nsl4a.substack.com/p/are-we-put...
@nslforamerica.bsky.socialNational Security Leaders for America is proud to endorse Shannon Taylor, Elaine Luria, @tomperriello.bsky.social , Beth Macy, and Joy Powers for Congress in Virginia in the 2026 election.
Read why we selected these candidates here: nsl4a2026endorsements.substack.com/p/nsl4a-virg...
@nslforamerica.bsky.socialNSL4A is proud to endorse Bob Brooks for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District and Janelle Stelson for Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District in the 2026 election.
Learn more about why we selected these candidates: nsl4a2026endorsements.substack.com/p/nsl4a-penn...
@nslforamerica.bsky.socialRetired U.S. Army Col. Ken Williams, PhD, examines Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s conduct through the lens of ethics, trust, and the civil-military relationship, arguing that his actions are undermining military culture and operational readiness.
@nslforamerica.bsky.socialNSL4A is calling on state attorneys general to prepare now to seek emergency court intervention if concrete evidence shows that a military or armed federal law enforcement deployment is imminent and could disrupt state-run elections.
Read our full statement: nsl4a.substack.com/p/national-s...
@nslforamerica.bsky.socialOperational security is essential. But there’s a difference between protecting sensitive information and keeping the American public in the dark.
Col. David Lapan, USMC (Ret.), explains why transparency and accountability are especially important during war.
@nslforamerica.bsky.socialTwenty-five years later, we remember. On this solemn anniversary, NSL4A members reflect on where they were on 9/11 and what it taught a generation of servicemembers, diplomats, and intelligence professionals about unity.
@nslforamerica.bsky.socialOn September 11, 2001, career diplomat John Feeley and his wife were serving at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City when they learned Washington had come under attack. Feeley reflects on the uncertainty of waiting to hear from their sons in Washington while continuing their mission.
@nslforamerica.bsky.socialFollowing Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s resignation, NSL4A is raising concerns again about a pattern of unexplained firings and withheld promotions that is hollowing out America’s military and putting national security at risk.
Read our latest statement: nsl4a.substack.com/p/national-s...
@nslforamerica.bsky.socialArmy Secretary Dan Driscoll’s resignation continues a troubling pattern of hollowing out experience and expertise from America’s military.
Read our full statement here: nsl4a.substack.com/p/national-s...
@nslforamerica.bsky.social“The law is an operational consideration.” Major General Steven Lepper, USAF (Ret.), former Deputy Judge Advocate General of the Air Force, warns that when senior commanders and judge advocates stay silent on illegal orders, they shift the burden to the troops carrying them out.
@nslforamerica.bsky.socialNSL4A member Martha Duncan examines how the demands of an extended combat deployment can affect sailors and military readiness, both now and for future missions.
@nslforamerica.bsky.socialBombing civilian infrastructure isn't strength. It's illegal, ineffective, and risks undermining America's moral standing. Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Steve Anderson explains why military strategy must be guided by law, ethics, and clear objectives.