Staff Reports
A remarkable event is set to unfold as five hundred Navy SEALs, veterans, and patriotic supporters prepare to rally in support of President Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth. This show of force will take place the same day Hegseth is scheduled to face Senate scrutiny. Those who have donned the uniform are not keen on letting the politicians forget their values or Hegseth’s commitment to the mission.
The march begins with an assembly at the hallowed Vietnam Memorial Wall at 9 a.m. EST, from where participants will carry American flags as they march to various war memorials, including the Korean War Veterans Memorial and the World War II Memorial, before concluding near Capitol Hill. It’s as if they are reminding the political class that freedom isn’t just a talking point in an election cycle but a sacred trust owed to those who have sacrificed dearly.
https://t.co/gi8N5g7Kdn The troops on the front line, the ones who would have to do the fighting and dying in the wars, support Pete Hegseth. That's because they know he'll work to rebuild the Military into a competent fighting force, and not cripple it with leftist social…
— Christopher G. Adamo (@CGAdamo) January 13, 2025
Bill Brown, a Navy SEAL veteran and mastermind behind this impressive show of solidarity has an impressive pedigree. He’s known for organizing events that support the elite Navy SEAL community, including the annual NYC Seal Swim, which Hegseth has participated in. The collaboration doesn’t stop there, as Robert Sweetman’s organization, 62Romeo, is helping to co-organize the march. It seems a few good men are willing to step up for what is right.
According to the event’s press release, the march will serve as a clear message to the Senate: a definitive endorsement from the warrior class for Hegseth’s nomination. These veterans are not merely attending out of obligation; they are there to display their unwavering support for someone they believe embodies their values and stands ready to protect the nation and its interests. As their boots hit the concrete, they intend to remind senators what real leadership looks like.
The organizers are embracing the peaceful ethos inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., hoping to deliver their message in a respectful yet powerful manner. However, the optics of military veterans marching to bolster a key nomination are hard to ignore, and they seem ready to fill the hearing room to truly drive home their point. The day before the confirmation hearing, a smaller gathering will occur, featuring notable Republican figures and fellow veterans. This demonstration is focused, strategic, and undeniably American—a stark reminder of what it means to serve and protect.
