[OldDeckHand]

Contrary to popular belief, active-duty service men and women can express (with some limitations) political points of view. They can't, however, engage in name-calling of the President or other public officials. So, there is some grey area.

But, so long as you don't issue such opinion as an official opinion, disciplinary actions are RARELY ever taken.

[jessduntno]

“But, so long as you don’t issue such opinion as an official opinion, disciplinary actions are RARELY ever taken.”

You seem to be in agreement with Counsel. From the article:

“There are restrictions on time, place and manner. For instance, service members can’t go to political rallies in uniform,” Callahan said.

But he added: “I have never seen the military go after a junior service member for making disparaging remarks about any politician.”