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'Follow the Law': Veterans for Peace Debuts Controversial Billboard Near Twentynine Palms Military Base
Service members and residents traveling along Highway 62 this week are being met with a pointed message from a group of former military personnel. Veterans for Peace (VFP) has officially installed a new billboard near the entrance to the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, calling on active-duty service members to adhere to U.S. law and their own consciences.
The local sign, which went up Monday near the junction of Highway 62 and 29 Palms, is part of a larger national push by the organization. VFP officials state they have installed more than 20 similar billboards near major military installations across the country, from San Diego to Norfolk.
A Message of Conscience
The campaign specifically targets active-duty troops and National Guard members, reminding them of their legal obligation to refuse orders that violate the U.S. Constitution or international law.
"The campaign is meant to spark awareness and discussion," a spokesperson for Veterans for Peace said. The group, comprised entirely of veterans from various eras of service, cited growing concerns regarding current U.S. military actions abroad. Their grievances include claims of military engagements proceeding without explicit congressional approval and reports of rising civilian casualties in global conflict zones.
Sparking the Conversation
Twentynine Palms, home to the largest United States Marine Corps base in the world, is a strategic choice for the group. By placing the message on a primary artery for base traffic, VFP hopes to reach Marines directly as they navigate a complex geopolitical landscape.
While the billboard has already begun to generate debate among the high-desert community, VFP maintains that its goal is educational rather than obstructive. The group argues that true service to the country involves an ongoing commitment to the rule of law, even when that law is challenged by the chain of command.
As of Tuesday morning, military officials have not issued a formal response to the billboard’s placement.
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