We connect veterans on a local, state, and national level towards active civil service. We use this network to protect and enhance our American democracy.
The Chamberlain Network Horrified by Shooting of National Guardsmembers in DC
Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot in Washington, DC, near the White House. The Chamberlain Network thoughts are with these service members and their families, whose loved ones were harmed the day before Thanksgiving.
The Chamberlain Network Strongly Opposes the Pentagon’s Escalatory Investigation Into Senator Kelly
The Pentagon’s move to investigate Senator Mark Kelly — and raise the possibility of recalling him to active duty for a court-martial — marks a dangerous breach of long-standing civ-mil norms.
The Chamberlain Network Condemns the President’s Violent Rhetoric Targeting Members of Congress
TCN denounces the President’s violent rhetoric targeting six veteran lawmakers who affirmed the military’s obligation to follow lawful orders—an escalation that harms civil order and the democratic norms that protect us all.
The Chamberlain Network Opposes Emergency Stay in Illinois National Guard Case
The Chamberlain Networkfiled an amicus brief in the Supreme Court opposing the government’s request for a stay in the Illinois National Guard case. Trump v. Illinois, No. 25A443 (U.S. 2025). Our message is straightforward: America’s strength depends on an apolitical military, clear legal guardrails, and disciplined restraint in any domestic use of uniformed force.
The Chamberlain Network Denounces the Use of the National Guard for Domestic Policing
Yet another American city – this time Memphis – is about to see the National Guard arrive ostensibly to address a crime issue. The Chamberlain Network strongly condemns this dangerous trend of using the National Guard to address domestic crime issues.
The Chamberlain Network Joins National Call to Condemn Political Violence and Defend Free Expression
The Chamberlain Network is proud to have signed onto a national letter condemning political violence and denouncing threats of retaliation against nonprofit and charitable organizations in the aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
The Chamberlain Network Files Amicus Brief Opposing Federalization of the California National Guard
The Chamberlain Network filed an amicus brief in the Ninth Circuit opposing the federalization and deployment of the California National Guard in Newsom v. Trump, No. 25-3727. Our message is clear: strong democracies rely on an apolitical military, firm legal limits on domestic force, and respect for the Guard’s true role as community defenders—not political instruments.
The House We Built
In the days leading up to my White House visit, Jalen Hurts skipped his. I understood why. When the house doesn’t feel like it belongs to all of us, stepping inside isn’t simple. But sometimes, showing up is exactly what’s required.