Virginia Berger

Former active-duty Marine Corps officer and senior defense policy analyst at the Project on Government Oversight (POGO), providing expert analysis on the Uniform Code of Military Justice and military oversight.

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Nov 30, 2025 • 1h 4min

Unlawful Orders (feat. Virginia Burger of POGO.org)

Virginia Berger, a former Marine Corps officer and senior analyst at POGO.org, explores the power and responsibility within the military regarding unlawful orders. She explains the enlistment oath and the Nuremberg principle that compels service members to disobey illegal commands. They discuss the importance of recognizing unlawful orders, challenges of court martials, and the complexities of military law, including recent controversial dismissals involving high-profile figures. Berger also highlights POGO's mission for government oversight and accountability.

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