Covenant of Courage California Action News Updates

⚖️ A Movement for Fairness and Reform The #ReasonableRanks Campaign began as a small but determined effort to confront one of the most overlooked injustices in military policy — the lack of reasonable accommodations for injured and disabled service members. What started as a single petition has now grown into a national movement calling for systemic reform in how the U.S. military handles medical discharges. With more than 600 signatures and counting, Covenant of Courage is p

⚖️ Redefining How America Treats Its Injured and Disabled Service Members For decades, the phrase “reasonable accommodation” has stood as a pillar of civil rights law. It represents fairness, inclusion, and the idea that a person’s worth is not defined by their limitations but by their willingness to serve and contribute. In every workplace across the United States — from the White House to the post office — the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ensures that employees wit

🛡️ Building Momentum for Military Discharge Reform The Reasonable Ranks Campaign, led by Kirk Carlson and Covenant of Courage, continues to gain national traction as it fights to close one of the most overlooked civil rights gaps in military law: the lack of reasonable accommodation for injured service members. As of today, the campaign has reached 627 petition signatures, reflecting growing public support for military discharge reform and fair reassignment pathways for non-

⚖️ Why Injured and Disabled Service Members Are Being Left Behind — and How We Can Fix It When Americans think of civil rights, we picture marches, courtrooms, and landmark rulings. We rarely imagine the quiet heartbreak that happens inside a military base, when a service member who’s been injured, disabled, or medically limited is told: “You’re no longer fit for duty — you’re being discharged.” Behind that single sentence lies a hidden civil rights gap that leaves thousands

By Covenant of Courage When most people think of civil rights activists, they picture marches, protests, and courtrooms—not combat boots...

By Covenant of Courage – #ReasonableRanks Campaign When a service member becomes injured, ill, or non-deployable, the military faces a...

In a nation that honors military service with parades, medals, and solemn promises of “no one left behind,” a quieter injustice...

Across the country, thousands of service members are being discharged—not for lack of discipline or dedication—but because of injuries or...

Why Policy Reform Could Save Lives—and Budgets In an era where every dollar counts and national security remains a top priority, the U.S....

In 2018, the Department of Defense released a staggering figure: approximately 66,000 active duty service members were classified as...

By Kirk Carlson | USMC Veteran | Founder, Covenant of Courage In the U.S. military, few things are more defining than the physical...

By Kirk Carlson | USMC Veteran | Founder, Covenant of Courage As the U.S. military grapples with recruitment shortfalls, aging equipment,...

We did it — 200 voices strong and growing! Every signature represents someone who believes that injured service members deserve...

The momentum behind the #ReasonableRanks campaign is undeniable — and it’s all thanks to everyday Americans who believe that injured...

The #ReasonableRanks campaign has reached a powerful milestone — 186 signatures and growing. Behind each of these signatures is a person...

By Kirk Carlson, USMC Veteran and Founder, Covenant of Courage When we think of wounded heroes, we often picture service members who were...

By Kirk Carlson | USMC Veteran | Founder, Covenant of Courage On June 10, 2025, the City of Corona made history by formally endorsing the...

By Kirk Carlson | USMC Veteran | Founder, Covenant of Courage When civilians become injured or disabled in the workplace, the law is...

By Kirk Carlson | USMC Veteran | Founder, Covenant of Courage As the #ReasonableRanks movement continues to gain momentum, a common...

By Kirk Carlson | USMC Veteran | Founder, Covenant of Courage Every year, thousands of service members are quietly discharged due to...