Dear John,

Freedom. Whenever I see someone wearing the uniform of one our Nation’s armed forces, that’s what I think of.

I also think of the high price that the men and women who have served and continue to serve have paid so that you and I can enjoy that freedom.

They have courageously stood for freedom in the darkest of times and in the most hopeless of situations, no matter the odds.

And when the times have demanded it, many made the ultimate sacrifice.

During Military Appreciation Month and especially throughout Memorial Day, I believe it is critical for us to not only thank our current service members for all they do, but also to honor the memories of those that came before them.

Our service members have fought and died for the freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution. It’s time we show them how truly thankful we are.

At First Liberty, we believe that we have no higher calling than to support and defend the rights of our service members to live and serve according to their faith. And our record speaks for itself.

When dozens of Navy SEALs were attacked by Navy leadership and the Department of Defense for requesting a religious accommodation to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, First Liberty fought side-by-side with them.

Together, we achieved an unprecedented victory for over 4,300 sailors that restored service records to good standing and ensured the next three fiscal years of promotion boards will include meaningful career protections.

Your support of these heroes hasn’t gone unnoticed. Not only are those of us here at First Liberty grateful for your support, but our service members are as well.

To more fully understand your impact, watch this message from one of our Navy SEAL clients:

Today, it’s time we make acknowledging the commitment to service and ongoing mission of America’s military a priority every day—not just on Memorial Day.

Grateful for you and our service members, 

Kelly

Kelly Shackelford, Esq.
President, CEO & Chief Counsel
First Liberty Institute