David "Bull" Gurfein

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐖𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 A letter initiated by SgtMaj Bryan Battaglia, endorsed by 130+ senior enlisted warriors — including three 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 and three 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 recipients — just hit the steps of the White House. Their battle cry is clear: 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐩 -- 𝐄𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 These men have led from the front, fought through fire, and carried their Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen home. And now they are standing shoulder‑to‑shoulder for one of our own — a Force Recon legend whose valor saved lives in the jungles of Vietnam and whose courage still inspires warriors today. 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐒 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐔𝐍𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃: Never in memory has there been this much unified strength from our senior enlisted ranks, across every service, for a single cause. This is not politics. This is not ceremony. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫. Major Capers will be 88 this month. He’s given everything for his Marines and his country. They refuse to let any more time, or bureaucracy, steal what Capers deserves. History will remember they acted. Your Mission: -- Read the letter: Below are screen shots and here is a link to the PDF to see all who have endorsed this letter: dropbox.com/.../SEL-TO-POT…... --Call your Senators. Call and write your Representatives. Demand they stand with these 130+ senior enlisted leaders who’ve already put their names on the line. -- Sign the Petition: lnkd.in/eSGVwmcA

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐖𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 A letter initiated by SgtMaj Bryan Battaglia, endorsed by 130+ senior enlisted warriors — including three 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 and three 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 recipients — just hit the steps of the White House. Their battle cry is clear: 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐩 -- 𝐄𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 These men have led from the front, fought through fire, and carried their Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen home. And now they are standing shoulder‑to‑shoulder for one of our own — a Force Recon legend whose valor saved lives in the jungles of Vietnam and whose courage still inspires warriors today. 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐒 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐔𝐍𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃: Never in memory has there been this much unified strength from our senior enlisted ranks, across every service, for a single cause. This is not politics. This is not ceremony. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫. Major Capers will be 88 this month. He’s given everything for his Marines and his country. They refuse to let any more time, or bureaucracy, steal what Capers deserves. History will remember they acted. Your Mission: -- Read the letter: Below are screen shots and here is a link to the PDF to see all who have endorsed this letter: dropbox.com/.../SEL-TO-POT…... --Call your Senators. Call and write your Representatives. Demand they stand with these 130+ senior enlisted leaders who’ve already put their names on the line. -- Sign the Petition: lnkd.in/eSGVwmcA

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. @davidgurfein joined @ToddPiro on The @WillCain Show to lay out the case for why Vietnam Combat Veteran Major James Capers deserves The Medal of Honor. Major Capers shared what he would do when he finally gets the award.

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Major James Capers: "Where have I been? I guess it took me back to Vietnam."

Trump urged to award Medal of Honor to Vietnam War legend foxnews.com/video/63697180… #FoxNews

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47 congressman sent a letter to President Trump requesting he award Major Capers the Medal of Honor

47 congressman sent a letter to President Trump requesting he award Major Capers the Medal of Honor

"Why the F*** are Congressmen encouraging the President to award Major Capers the Medal of Honor!?!?!" Justice! Read about it in American Thinker: americanthinker.com/articles/2025/…

A couple of people have suggested, instead of having Senators and Congressmen request President Trump award Maj Capers the Medal of Honor, we should just use the bureaucratic process. Unfortunately, the process to address Maj Capers being awarded the Medal of Honor failed this Marine multiple times over due to corrupt individuals within the system. This is not an attempt to circumvent the process. It is actually taking action to correct an injustice. ■■■ Maj Gen Hochmuth To begin with, in 1967, Maj Gen Hochmuth, CG, 3rd MARDIV initiated the proposal of the Medal of Honor for Maj Capers after meeting with each of the Marines who were with Maj Capers at Phu Loc. Each of Maj Capers' Marines credited Maj Capers’ actions, courage, and selfless leadership with the reason they were all alive and felt Maj Capers was deserving of the Medal of Honor. Maj Gen Hochmuth told Maj Capers he would receive the Medal of Honor, while Maj Capers was recovering from his wounds in the hospital. Unfortunately, Maj Gen Hochmuth died in a helicopter crash before ensuring Maj Capers received the Medal of Honor. ■■■ Maj Capers' Company Commander Tragically, Maj Capers Company Commander, who disliked Maj Capers immensely, for whatever reason, and who was not at Phu Loc, decided instead to award Maj Capers the Bronze Star with combat "V." ■■■ Maj Gen Williams Years later, Maj Gen Williams directed an inquiry to determine what occurred at Phu Loc and whether Maj Capers deserved the MoH. Upon conclusion of the inquiry, Maj Gen Williams also felt Maj Capers deserved the MoH. However, at the time, like most Marines, he felt it best to use the process and to trust the system. ■■■ Marine Corps Awards Board The Marine Corps convened an Awards Board in 2010. The Awards Board determined Maj Capers should have his Bronze Star with combat "V" elevated to the Silver Star Medal. When Maj Gen William requested to see the minutes of the awards board to understand the Board's decision, he found that the Board had not retained its minutes. A MoH Awards board is a statutory board. This means, legally, the minutes must be retained. Without those minutes providing transparency, it is impossible to know why a board would deny a MoH. ■■■ Maj Capers' Company Commander... again In addition to no minutes, Maj Gen William found that the same CO who disliked Maj Capers in Vietnam was now in charge of the Manpower Branch overseeing Awards. And the head of Awards was one of the former CO's subordinate Marines with whom he had maintained a close relationship. There is good reason, and evidence, to believe the two colluded to ensure Maj Capers would not receive the MoH. ■■■ Secretary of the Navy... 1st Attempt When Maj Capers MoH recommendation was later elevated to the Secretary of the Navy, Secretary Del Toro, it was shot down based upon the fact that it was procedurally incorrect. The recommendation addressed many events during which Maj Caper demonstrated heroic actions while executing over 50 combat missions with 3rd Force Recon in Vietnam. Per the order, the MoH must only recognize one event. ■■■ Secretary of the Navy... 2nd Attempt The MoH recommendation was repackaged and resubmitted correctly, focusing solely on one specific event - Maj Capers actions at Phu Loc. Secretary Del Toro, again shot down the recommendation. This time stating Maj Capers' recommendation had already been reviewed and denied. However, it was initially denied based upon a procedural error (multiple events as opposed to one event), not based upon an assessment of Maj Capers' actions. ■■■ Awards Board Obstructionist While it is still not clear, it is quite likely the same person who had a disproportionate amount of influence over Secretary Del Toro's decision to block SgtMaj Canley from receiving the MoH, was also the one who influenced Secretary Del Toro to reject Maj Capers from receiving the MoH. After a detailed investigation of SgtMaj Canley's case, the individual who wrongfully influenced Secretary Del Toro's decision was identified as the sole obstructionist, without any substantiating evidence. President Trump corrected that injustice by Awarding SgtMaj Canley the Medal of Honor in 2017. ■■■ Political Quid Pro Quo More recently, other individuals with significant political influence, who recognized Maj Capers was deserving of the MoH, offered to ensure Maj Capers would receive the award. In return Maj Capers would have to use his "15 Minutes of Fame" to elevate a false political narrative. Despite waiting decades for the MoH and wanting to receive it, not just for himself but for those with whom he served and all Vietnam Veterans, Maj Capers refused their offer. As such, they withdrew any support and may still be working behind the scenes to prevent Maj Capers from receiving the MoH. ■■■ Congressman Norman & the NDAA When all of this was brought to Congressman Norman's attention, he entered a Congressional Record recognizing and honoring Maj Capers life. He then entered Maj Capers MoH nomination into the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. The House of Representatives voted on and approved the bill with Maj Capers MoH nomination included. However, for some yet to be determined reason, Maj Capers MoH nomination was stripped out when it went to the Senate and never made itinto the final NDAA. ■■■ Long Process, Same Results Some may still feel Maj Capers MoH nomination should again go through another lengthy bureaucratic procedural review, simply to "validate" the award. However, if the process is not again polluted by individual obstructionists motivated by personal, bureaucratic, political, or other issues, it would arrive at the same conclusion which has already been "validated" by two Maj Generals, all of Maj Capers' Marines who were with him at Phu Loc, and nearly every other person who has reviewed the witness statements: Maj Capers is deserving of the Medal of Honor. Maj Capers' Platoon Sergeant from Vietnam even stated, "Maj Capers doesn't deserve the Medal of Honor. He deserves two Medals of Honor." Having bureaucrats "validate" the award makes Major Capers actions no more real nor any more heroic. ■■■ *Maj Capers' Health* Of significant concern, should the bureaucrats require Maj Capers MoH nomination go through yet another bureaucratic process, simply for additional "validation," it will only delay the inevitable. Yet, that delay might quite possibly lead to Maj Capers, who is now 87 years old and whose health is failing, receiving the MoH posthumously. ■■■ Justice Presently, six Senators - Graham, Budd, Tillis, Sullivan, Sheehey, and Tim Scott (more pending) - and dozens of Congressmen (more pending) want to see this injustice rectified and Maj Capers awarded the MoH while he is still alive. They intend to recommend President Trump award Maj Capers the Medal of Honor as soon as possible. With God's help, we will make it happen.

Five Senators have agreed to sign Congressman Norman's letter to President Trump, requesting he award Maj Capers the Medal of Honor. Please reach out to your Senators and encourage them to sign on as well.

Great work in encouraging your Congressmen and Senators to sign Rep Norman's letter to President Trump, requesting he award Maj Capers the Medal of Honor.

Encourage your Congressmen and Senators to support President Trump awarding Maj Capers the Medal of Honor.

"Strength in Unity: Addressing Command Influence in the Military January 18, 2025|Law and Justice Blog In the realm of military discourse, a chorus of voices has emerged, each echoing sentiments of concern regarding the operations and direction of the armed forces. Pete Hegseth, a fervent advocate for veterans and military reform, often highlights the bureaucratic inefficiencies and perceived moral decay within military leadership. He emphasizes that the focus on political correctness and social engineering detracts from the core mission of the military, arguing that these influences compromise operational effectiveness and readiness. Tucker Carlson, known for his provocative commentary, has been vocal about the risks posed by what he sees as a politicized military. He argues that the prioritization of diversity and inclusion initiatives over traditional military values can lead to a dilution of discipline and unity. Carlson’s perspective aligns with a growing unease about the potential for unlawful command influence, where decisions may be swayed by external political pressures rather than the merit of military strategy. Darin G. Lopez, a military Intelligence veteran, advocate, and commentator, brings a personal narrative to the discussion, sharing experiences that reveal how morale can be undermined by leadership decisions perceived as politically motivated. He contends that such influences can create an environment where service members feel compelled to conform to a narrative rather than focus on their mission. This, he argues, not only affects individual careers but can also have broader implications for military cohesion. Stuart Scheller, a former Marine officer, has become a symbol of dissent against the establishment, advocating for accountability and transparency within the military. His calls for reform resonate with those who believe that the chain of command should operate free from external interference. Scheller’s stance underscores a belief that unlawful command influence can manifest in various forms, from the suppression of honest discourse to the stifling of dissenting voices among service members. David “Bull” Gurfein, a retired Marine Corps Officer, adds another layer to this dialogue, emphasizing the importance of integrity and honor in military service. He warns against the dangers of a military culture that prioritizes compliance over courage, arguing that when leaders prioritize their careers over the welfare of their troops, it sets a dangerous precedent. Gurfein’s insights reinforce the idea that the military's operational effectiveness is jeopardized when leadership is influenced by external pressures. Collectively, these voices form a tapestry of concern that coalesces around the notion of unlawful command influence. They argue that the integrity of military operations is at stake when leaders prioritize political agendas over the core values of duty and honor. This overarching theme suggests that, while each commentator may have unique perspectives, their collective critique points to a critical need for a military that remains steadfast in its mission, free from the encumbrances of external political influence. The call for reform highlights a shared belief that restoring focus on the foundational principles of the military is essential for its future success and the well-being of those who serve. See more at DarinLopez.com

Major James Capers: A Hero Who Defies Identity Politics - American Thinker americanthinker.com/articles/2025/…

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