While in the Navy, I met sailors who were staunch Democrats. I never could figure it out. Why be in an occupation where the political party you support wants to cripple?
I also met many - the worst was an XO on a Cruiser. He’d been the Vice President’s aide and we used to have some intense arguments. He thoroughly detested the 2nd Amendment. He’d turn beet red when reminded the oath he swore included that Amendment too.
I was on gunboats in Nam, 68-69. The idea of a veteran supporting communists turns my stomach.