ABOUT CME
OUR MISSION
The Coalition for Military Excellence (CME) is the premier national organization dedicated to advocating for veterans and military excellence in the U.S. armed forces. CME is committed to combating policies and practices that undermine military excellence and threaten veteran support services. CME’s mission is to ensure the United States military remains focused on our nation's security through merit, strength, and excellence, while advocating for veteran rights, benefits, and resources.
Through unwavering advocacy and a strong coalition, CME upholds the values of service and excellence, ensuring those who serve are honored for their sacrifice and commitment. By championing policies that strengthen military readiness and uphold the highest standards of excellence, we safeguard the future of a powerful, mission-ready U.S. military that remains a pillar of national strength and security.
The Coalition for Military Excellence (CME) is the leading national advocate for a mission-ready U.S. military, fighting to protect veteran support services, combat policies that undermine military excellence, and uphold strength, merit, and excellence in national defense.
Failed Leadership Costs Lives
One of the most glaring examples of failed leadership under the Biden-Harris administration was the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. Despite numerous warnings to scale down its embassy presence as it became clear the Taliban would quickly regain control, the State Department refused to act. At the time of the withdrawal, it was one of the largest U.S. embassies in the world. As the military was ordered to withdraw before the embassy had been closed, Americans and U.S. allies were left stranded. National Security Council meeting notes later revealed that the U.S. government had not yet finalized who would be eligible for evacuation or secured third-party transit countries, even as the Taliban surrounded Kabul on August 14, 2021.
This failure resulted in the deaths of 13 service members, stranded American citizens in Afghanistan, and left millions of military equipment in the hands of the Taliban.
The Coalition for Military Excellence (CME) will fight to prevent catastrophic failures like the Afghanistan withdrawal by demanding accountability, advocating for strong military leadership, and ensuring policies prioritize national security and the safety of American troops and allies.
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