Every few years Marines and other service members have the opportunity to support their favorite political candidate by voting. As important as it is to vote, Marines also need to know what they can and can’t do in politics.
The Department of Defense has a longstanding, well-defined policy regarding political campaigns and elections to avoid the perception of DoD sponsorship, approval or endorsement of any political candidate, campaign or cause. The department encourages service members to fulfill the civic obligation to vote, but makes clear members of the Armed Forces on active duty should not engage in partisan political activities.
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Below is a list of what service members can and cannot do each election year. This list is not all-inclusive.
Remember, supporting a candidate is ok but endorsing one is not — not even on Facebook.
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For voting information visit http://www.fvap.gov/.