Sept. 11, 2020 Service members, civilians bound by DOD rules during election campaigns Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper's latest ethics message lays out the importance of political activity rules that Defense Department civilian employees and service members must follow.
Oct. 19, 2018 Employees need to know, heed Hatch Act rules Department of Defense civilian employees must be aware of the law limiting political activities in the federal workplace, during duty hours, or on federal property at any time.
Oct. 16, 2016 DoD Civilians, Service Members Must Remain Non-Partisan, Apolitical Surveys show Americans respect the U.S. military more than most institutions in the country, in part, because it is viewed as non-partisan.