Steven J. Lepper
Retired Air Force major general and former deputy legal counsel to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with experience as a military judge and JAG officer offering expert legal analysis on military law and unlawful orders.
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Dec 2, 2025 • 28min
A Textbook Example of an Unlawful Order
Retired Air Force Major General Steven J. Lepper, a former deputy legal counsel to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delves into the legality surrounding recent military strikes in the Caribbean. He discusses the implications of targeting shipwreck survivors, labeling such orders as textbook unlawful. Highlighting a viral video urging soldiers to refuse illegal orders, Lepper critiques the administration's dismissive tone. He outlines legal obligations for service members and calls for Congressional investigations into potential war crimes, emphasizing the impact on military families.
Dec 2, 2025 • 28min
What Next | A Textbook Example of an Unlawful Order
Steven J. Lepper, a retired Air Force major general and former deputy legal counsel to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, sheds light on the implications of unlawful military orders. He discusses alarming reports about a September boat strike, emphasizing how military lawyers play a critical role in preventing illegal actions. The conversation also covers the political fallout from a veterans' video reminding troops to refuse unlawful commands, and Lepper argues for the responsibility of senior officers to safeguard their subordinates from illegal orders.
