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CME Commends Military Operations Targeting Transnational Criminal Cartels
CME strongly supports the Department of War, the Pentagon, and America’s warfighters in their efforts to confront and dismantle the violent transnational criminal cartels responsible for trafficking deadly narcotics into the United States.
Dec 32 min read


Amber Smith on with Florida's Voice: Shift to a Pro-Veteran Society
Amber Smith, former U.S. Army combat pilot & CME Military Advisor, joins Florida's Voice News with Drew Steele to discuss why supporting our active-duty service members and veterans matters not just on Veterans Day, but every day and how the current administration is helping shift to a pro-military society.
Nov 121 min read


CME Commemorates Veterans Day
On this Veterans Day, CME proudly honors the brave men and women who have served our nation in uniform. Their courage, sacrifice, and commitment to defending freedom embody the highest ideals of American excellence.
Nov 102 min read


Merit-Based Advancement is Key to Military Excellence
Merit-Based Advancement is Key to Military Excellence
The decision by War Secretary Pete Hegseth to dissolve the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services is a clear statement about the direction our military must go if it is to remain strong, mission-ready, and effective.
Oct 43 min read


CME Praises Army’s Deployment of New, Innovative Munition
CME strongly supports the U.S. Army’s deployment of the XM204 top-attack munition to forward-deployed units such as the 2nd Cavalry Regiment in Vilseck, Germany.
Sep 192 min read


Radio Interview with Amber Smith on how Trump's Administration has transformed the military
Radio Interview with Amber Smith: On how Trump's Administration has transformed the military
Sep 41 min read


CME Commends the Redirection of $45M from VA Funds to Veterans
CME strongly commends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for its decisive action to redirect nearly $45 million annually from union-related activities back to where it belongs: directly supporting our nation's veterans.
Aug 262 min read


Peace Through Strength: Why Military Excellence Matters Now More Than Ever
Written by Amber Smith | Published by TownHall.com on August 22, 2025. American freedom is not a guarantee. It’s secured through unmatched strength, readiness, and an unwavering commitment to defending our interests.
Agent Orange Awareness Day, recognized every year on Aug. 10, is a crucial moment to raise public consciousness about this ongoing crisis.
Aug 223 min read


Veterans in Crisis Deserve Care Quickly: Pass the ACCESS Act Now!
by Amber Smith and Darin Selnick | Published by TheHill.com on August 12, 2025.
The ACCESS Act also includes a commonsense modernization effort: an online portal that allows veterans to request appointments, track referrals and file or follow appeals. This system will give veterans a clear view of their care journey, ending their reliance on paperwork, phone calls and VA-run referral offices that are often unresponsive.
Aug 124 min read


CME Supports the Signing of the VA Loan Program Reform Act
The Coalition for Military Excellence (CME), a national organization dedicated to advocating for veterans and military excellence in the U.S. armed forces, issued the following statement applauding President Trump for signing the VA Loan Program Reform Act into law.
Aug 12 min read


CME Praises Surging Recruitment From Air Force and Space Force
WASHINGTON – The Coalition for Military Excellence (CME), a national organization dedicated to advocating for veterans and military excellence in the U.S. armed forces, and DOD Watch, a group dedicated to calling out radical policies within the Department of Defense, issued the following statement in support of the Big Beautiful Bill.
Jul 32 min read


Military Groups Support Big Beautiful Bill
WASHINGTON – The Coalition for Military Excellence (CME), a national organization dedicated to advocating for veterans and military excellence in the U.S. armed forces, and DOD Watch, a group dedicated to calling out radical policies within the Department of Defense, issued the following statement in support of the Big Beautiful Bill.
Jun 152 min read
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