I believe it was Gene Hackman in Crimson Tide that said, "We're here to preserve democracy, not practice it." You vote for whomever you want, but military personnel do have limits on their free speech:
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Originally Posted by Article 88, UCMJ
Any commissioned officer who uses contemptuous words against the President, the Vice President, Congress, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of a military department, the Secretary of Transportation, or the Governor or legislature of any State, Territory, Commonwealth, or possession in which he is on duty or present shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
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This is pretty serious.
BTW, don't forget to read the UCMJ cover to cover.