Swift Boat Vets Promise to Come Back and Speak Out if John Kerry Is Nominated to Lead Defense TOPICS:Defense SecretaryJohn Kerrynational securityobama adminSecretary of DefenseSwift Boat Vetsswift boat vets for truthSwift Boat Vets Promise to Come Back and Speak Out if John Kerry Is Nominated to Lead Defense Posted By: BMartin1776 November 15, 2012 Kerry is a borderline turncoat, only the Emperor would consider him for SECDEF.