Reasonable Ranks Campaign Progress Report — October 2025
- Kirk Carlson
- 2 days ago
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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-deployable or injured personnel.
⚖️ The Mission: Fairness for Every Service Member
The movement’s core message is simple — service should not end with injury.
Under current Department of Defense policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not apply to active-duty service members. This means that men and women who become disabled during service can be medically discharged instead of reassigned — even if they could continue serving in a non-combat or support role.
Covenant of Courage is working to change that through the #ReasonableRanks campaign, which calls for legislative reform to:
Establish reasonable accommodation standards within the DoD.
Create reassignment programs for injured service members who can still contribute.
Ensure that disability does not equal discharge.
🪖 Current Milestones
627 petition signatures on Change.org
Official Letter of Support from the Mayor of Corona, CA, recognizing the campaign’s mission.
Partnership outreach with organizations such as the Janet Goeske Foundation, veteran legal clinics, and local city councils.
Public workshops on empowerment, leadership, and emergency preparedness through Covenant of Courage.
Media and public awareness expansion, including educational articles on ADA vs. DoD law, military civil rights, and veteran reintegration.
🏛️ Legislative & Advocacy Efforts
The Reasonable Ranks campaign is currently engaging policymakers and legal advocates to bring attention to this issue at the federal level. By aligning with civil rights attorneys and veteran policy experts, the campaign aims to:
Present formal testimony to Congressional and DoD committees.
Build coalitions with universities, nonprofits, and advocacy groups.
Promote the Covenant of Courage Model — a blueprint for how reasonable accommodation could function within the armed forces.
🔥 Community Engagement
Every event, tabling session, and community workshop helps spread awareness. The campaign has participated in:
Veteran Empowerment Workshops at the Janet Goeske Foundation.
Outreach events in collaboration with JLBC Cadet Corps and Warrior Bootcamp.
Social media campaigns reaching thousands through motivational, legal, and reform-centered posts.
Supporters are encouraged to share the petition, volunteer, and write letters to policymakers showing public demand for reform.
🌍 The Road Ahead
As Covenant of Courage continues its mission, the campaign will:
Reach for 1,000 signatures by year’s end.
Publish a white paper to present to Congress and the Department of Defense.
Host community forums to amplify veteran voices and collect testimonies from those affected by medical discharge policies.
This is more than a petition — it’s a movement for justice, dignity, and recognition.
✊ Join the Movement
No service member should lose their purpose, rank, or identity because of an injury sustained in service to their country. Together, we can make the military more inclusive and compassionate — without sacrificing readiness.
🖊 Sign the petition: https://chng.it/5yXYvkBtMR
🌐 Learn more: www.covenantofcourage.com
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