Topic: Ray Howell

Active-duty personnel and high-ranking officers have privately expressed support for Michael New, though many fear publicizing their stance due to career risks. A former Marine Corps colonel and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Ray Howell, noted a deterioration in leadership integrity within the upper ranks of the military. This shift is characterized by a "cover your tail" mentality among officers who prioritize their retirements over standing up for their subordinates or constitutional principles.