DAG Veterans and Military Families Caucus June 2024 Newsletter


DAG VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES CAUCUS

JUNE 2024 NEWSLETTER

 “Our nation is asking to hear your voice because November is coming 
and so is your choice. Do not throw away your shot.”

Lin-Manuel Miranda
Hamilton X When We All Vote

Greetings! Join us June 1st from 10:00 -14:00 for the USO KMC Germany Pride Picnic/Summerfest at Pulaski Park (Kaiserslautern/Vogelweh)--Voter Registration OutreachGet Registered to Vote! Stop by to help us or to get help requesting your absentee ballot while you enjoy some great food courtesy of the USO Mobile Canteen! Come together for a fun-filled day to celebrate, connect, and support our community. Let's raise awareness about the ongoing civil rights struggle while enjoying good vibes and great company. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference and show your support. See you there! (Note: This event is open to those with base access.)

If you couldn't make it to the D-Day 80th anniversary commemoration in Normandy on June 6th, we’ll be sharing our experiences in the July issue. Stay tuned!

Have you requested your absentee ballot yet? Head over to www.votefromabroad.org right now and get it done! We need you to boost Military Voter Registration! Interested? Join our Voter Outreach Team! Contact us at [email protected] 

Join us at the D-Day commemoration event in Wiesbaden, Germany:                       

June 15-16 – D-Day squadron aircraft in Germany for 75th anniversary of Berlin airlift

June 16 – D-Day squadron at the Wiesbaden Army Airfield. All-day event at Clay Kaserne Airfield to commemorate the Berlin Airlift hosted by U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden and the German state of Hesse. (Note on base, use FVAP.)

Volunteers needed for Veteran Led  WWII MIA Recovery Deployment Mission – Stuttgart, June 17 to July 17, 2024 https://terrasearchmia.com/next-mission/ Contact Philip (PJ) Dermer, USA-Ret.  [email protected], +1 (571) 721-9328 

Remember, every vote counts. Play your part and get out the vote (GOTV)! Share GOTV info at all the summer events you attend! Don't miss a chance to chat with potential voters whenever you hear English. Keep VFA cards handy! Carpe diem!

Join our Voter Outreach Team! Contact us at [email protected] 

In Unity,

Robert Scott and Terese Sarno

DAG VMF Caucus Co-Chairs

DA Germany


 

    

Ready to join our caucus? Be part of the conversation and make your voice heard. Together, we can shape the future. Let's do this!

Check the Global VMF Caucus webpage
Visit and Follow the VMF Facebook page.

Send us your suggestions: [email protected]  

Read the June 2024 Global Veterans and Military Families Caucus Newsletter.

 


GOTV OPPORTUNITIES

VOTER ASSISTANCE TRAININGS and FVAP TRAINING

PHONEBANKING TRAINING

ONE-TO ONE VOTER HELP

“So when you don’t vote, what you’re really doing is letting someone else take power over your own life.” –Michelle Obama

 

Join our Voter Outreach Team! Contact us at [email protected]

Connect with fellow Americans and make sure they know that Americans can vote wherever they are! Make sure our voices are counted, no matter where we are in the world. Spread the word! Encourage U.S. citizens to register to vote! 

An opportunity to connect with American expats–and share voter registration info:  

June 8 –THE EXPAT FAIR, Berlin Hotel Estrel  Free Registration!

Free workshops and presentations start at 10:20 a.m. Program                                      

An opportunity to connect with expats–Encourage fellow Americans to make their voices heard back home by voting!  Register to vote and have a say in shaping the future of the USA. Have you requested your absentee ballot yet? Head over to www.votefromabroad.org right now and get it done!

It’s super easy and only takes a few minutes. Let’s show the power of all generations! 

More Voter Registration Outreach dates–Organize an event!

June 28-July 4  Armed Forces/Overseas Citizens Voters Week  

August 1-8     Military Spouse Voters Week 

October 1-8   Absentee Voters Week


D-Day 80th Anniversary

Courtesy of the American Battle Monuments Commission, Normandy American Cemetery

Voices of D-Day: Veterans describe the heroism and horror.

Stars and Stripes is sharing the Voices of D-Day Interviews by the World War II Foundation.

D-Day squadron of World War II planes re-creates ‘Blue Spruce’ route to Europe



                   

Flag Day 2024:

What is Flag Day All About?

 

ADVOCACY

Time to remind your Senators and Representatives to publish the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)! Let them know that you support the ERA and they need to take immediate action to get the job done!        

 

Stars and Stripes - Transition Guide - May 2024

10 tips to defend your online data

 U.S. Army Retired Soldier Handbook 2024

THE EXPAT FAIR Saturday, June 8, Berlin Hotel Estrel  Free Registration!

Program – free workshops and presentations start at 10:20 a.m.

Find answers to all your questions about living in Germany

Connect with other expats–Encourage fellow Americans to register to vote! 


CALENDAR & EVENTS

JUNE is PTSD Awareness Month!

Step Up for PTSD Awareness Virtual Walk-Register today!

Complete 30 minutes of exercise at any time during the month of June in recognition of PTSD Awareness Month.

 

D-Day Commemorative Events list courtesy of Stars and Stripes

June 1– 10:00 -14:00 USO KMC Pride Picnic/Summerfest at Pulaski Park (Kaiserslautern/Vogelweh) Get Registered to Vote! (Open to those with base access)

June 1-2 – D-Day squadron aerial parade Duxford, England

June 2-10 – D-Day squadron in Cherbourg, France

June 2 – Democrats Abroad Annual General Meeting Costa Rica

June 2 – Congress enacts the Indian Citizenship Act | June 2, 1924  100th Anniversary

June 3-9 – D-Day squadron in Normandy air shows

June 5 – World Environment Day

June 6 – D-Day  80th Anniversary

June 7/8 World Oceans Day (2024 celebration is 7 June although 8 June is the official date.)

June 8 – Expat Fair Berlin Free Registration!   Bring VFA cards to share!

June 11 to 17 – National Flag Week

June 12 Women Veterans Day

June 14 Army Birthday

June 14 – U.S. Flag Day

June 16 – D-Day squadron at the Wiesbaden Army Airfield- All-day event at Clay Kaserne Airfield to commemorate the Berlin Airlift hosted by U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden and the German state of Hesse. Great opportunity to help U.S. citizens request absentee ballots. Remember–on government facilities, you must use FVAP.

June 16 – Virtual Retiree Appreciation Day Facebook Time TBA

Contact: [email protected]

June 17 – Bunker Hill Day

June 17 – Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor | June 17, 1885

June 19 – Juneteenth

June 22-23 –D-Day squadron travels to Venice, Italy

June 23 – Coast Guard Auxiliary Birthday 85th birthday

June 27 – PTSD Awareness Day

Upcoming DA Activities 


  

Read, Renew, Repeat-DoD Summer Reading Program

For more information, contact your installation library or email:

 

              


Upcoming Retiree Appreciation dates:

17 Oct USAG Benelux-SHAPE

18 Oct USAG Benelux-Brunssum

21 Oct USAG Rheinland-Pfalz/Ramstein

23 Oct USAG Italy

25 Oct USAG Stuttgart

29 Oct USAG Bavaria

31 Oct USAG Ansbach

2 Nov USAREUR-AF RAD hosted by USAG Wiesbaden


One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” – Plato