THIS IS THE TRUE STORY OF SPC. MICHAEL G. NEW
A YOUNG AMERICAN SOLDIER. A SIMPLE CHOICE. A LIFETIME OF CONSEQUENCES.
A YOUNG AMERICAN
SOLDIER
He enlisted to serve
his country.
THE ORDER
Wear the U.N. uniform.
Accept U.N. command.
HE REFUSED
He chose his Oath
over an unlawful order.
COURT-MARTIAL
The first U.S. soldier
tried for this.
BAD CONDUCT DISCHARGE
His military career ended.
His fight had just begun.
30+ YEARS OF FIGHTING
For his rights. For all
who serve.
THE STORY IN WORDS & MUSIC
The Ballad of Michael New
Dave vonKleist tells the story of Spc. Michael G. New through words and music — a story about a young American soldier, the oath he took, the order he challenged, and the consequences that followed.
Watch the ballad, then explore the documented history, court record and materials surrounding the Michael New case.
EXPLORE THE MIKE NEW CASETHIS CASE IS ABOUT MORE
THAN ONE SOLDIER.
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It is about our Constitution, our sovereignty,
and whether Americans can be forced to
serve a foreign power.
If it happened to him,
it can happen to anyone.
“They that can give up essential
liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty
nor safety.”
EXPLORE THE FACTS
Read the documents. Know the truth. Draw your own conclusion.
RESOLUTIONS
Read resolutions from
veterans, civic, religious
and state organizations.
STAND WITH MIKE. SUPPORT THE CONTINUING FIGHT.
STAND WITH MIKE
Join the Red, White and Blue Battalion.
Show your support. Make your voice heard.
SUPPORT THE MICHAEL NEW
ACTION FUND
Your donation helps continue the legal fight
and raise awareness of this critical issue.
TRUTH
We present the facts.
You decide.
CONSTITUTION
Our rights are
not negotiable.
INTEGRITY
A fight for justice,
not for profit.
TOGETHER
With your support,
we will not be silent.