SERVICE MEMBER SUPPORT - Conscientious Resistance
For Service Members: You Are Not Alone
Many of us entered the military with a purpose—seeking service, opportunity, stability, or a way to live our ideals. While we may not have agreed with everything, we believed in enough of the mission to sign up.
But what happens when that belief changes?
What if you begin to question the mission you’re supporting, or face orders that you cannot carry out in good conscience?
These are serious, personal questions. But you don’t have to navigate them alone.
A Personal Journey—with Support
Members of Veterans For Peace and the Conscientious Resistance Working Group have stood where you are. We joined the military—whether by choice or conscription—with the hope of doing good. Over time, some of us came to question that mission.
Some chose to stay silent and leave quietly. Others pursued conscientious objection or refused specific actions. Many found a path somewhere in between.
Wherever you are in this process, you are not alone. There are people and resources ready to support you with clarity, compassion, and solidarity.
Your Conscience Matters
As service members, we are not just trained to follow orders—we are also moral agents. We have a legal and ethical obligation to assess not only whether an order is lawful, but also whether it aligns with our conscience.
If you are struggling with these questions, this resource is for you.
This page is currently in development and will be fully launched by Memorial Day. It is intended to support service members seeking moral clarity and exploring conscientious resistance in all its forms.
About the Conscientious Resistance Working Group
Formerly known as GI Resistance, this Veterans For Peace working group supports military service members who are questioning, resisting, or objecting to military actions. We provide peer support, guidance, outreach training, and connections to legal, mental health, and spiritual care.
Whether you are refusing unlawful orders, applying for conscientious objector status, or simply seeking to understand your own values more clearly—we are here to support you.
You Have Options
This is your space to ask questions, explore your beliefs, and find a path forward—with support from people who’ve been there.
You are not alone.
Your questions are valid.
Your conscience counts.