Active-Duty Sailor Wilbert Joseph Castañeda on the Convention Stage. Did the Navy Approve?
CBS reports that Petty Officer 2nd Class Wilbert Joseph Castañeda, whom a Navy official confirmed remained on active duty, appeared onstage with former hostages at the Republican midterm convention. CBS says Defense Department rules prohibit active-duty members from participating in partisan rallies or conventions, although they may attend as out-of-uniform spectators.
Policy-compliance questions reported · knowledge and approval unresolved