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for example, here is AFPD 51-9, which follows DOD directive 1344.10...
http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/AFI51-902.pdf
4.1. Members who engage in any of the prohibited activities listed in this paragraph and subparagraphs are subject to prosecution under Article 92, UCMJ, in addition to any other applicable provision of the UCMJ or Federal law. Members shall not:
4.1.1. Participate in partisan political fundraising activities (except as permitted in paragraph 3.7), rallies, conventions (including making speeches in the course thereof), management of campaigns, or debates, either on one’s own behalf or on that of another. This prohibition applies whether the individual is in uniform or not, and regardless of whether an inference or appearance of official sponsorship, approval, or endorsement may be drawn. Participation includes more than mere attendance as a spectator. (See also paragraphs 4.1.9 and 4.1.16.)
Please read section 3.4 of that directive.
3. Permitted Activities. Members may:
3.1. Register to vote, vote, and express a personal opinion on political candidates and issues, but not as a representative of the Air Force or DoD.
3.2. Promote and encourage others to exercise their voting franchise, if such promotion does not constitute use of their official authority or influence to interfere with the outcome of any election.
AFI51-902 12 NOVEMBER 2010 3
3.3. Join a partisan or nonpartisan political club and attend its meetings when not in uniform, but not in any official capacity nor listed as a sponsor (see restrictions in paragraph 4). The restriction on wearing the uniform to meetings also applies to retired and Reserve Component members.
3.4. Attend partisan and nonpartisan political fundraising activities, meetings, rallies, debates, conventions, or activities as a spectator when not in uniform and when no inference or appearance of official sponsorship, approval, or endorsement can reasonably be drawn.