What’s VMF been up to lately?
VMF June 2026 Newsletter
Statement from the Caucus: Recent Passage of Caucus Resolution
Statement from the Caucus: VMF Encourages Supporters to Stay Connected Through Social Media
Statement from the Chair: 2026 Fourth of July Message
Statement from the VMF Caucus: U.S. Army Birthday and Flag Day
New Podcast Episode: Notable Veterans Scholar and Researcher Corrine Hinton Shares Discussion with VMF
VMF Poem of the Month: “A Stench by Any Other Name” by Malaika Kusumi
VMF Member Opinion: The Missiles Get Funded. Veterans Get an Offset.
VMF Member Opinion: Reflecting on Our Nation’s “Great Experiment”
VMF Member Opinion: Mental Health in the Contemporary Overseas American Military
VMF Member Opinion: The VA’s Foreign Medical Program Works — But Only If Veterans Do All the Heavy Lifting
VMF Member Opinion: “The U.S. Army at 251: Born Diverse. Born with Allies.”
What’s been on Americans’ minds lately?
Op-Ed: How to keep the American republic another 250 years and beyond
Opinion: MAGA no longer pretends to care about vets
Blog: Why veterans across America are watching the Supreme Court closely
Op-Ed: Our Democracy Will Survive — If You Fight
Blog: The loneliness crisis facing veterans in 2026 - and why nobody talks about it enough
Op-Ed: Time to start thinking about removing President Trump from office
Blog: The Transit Gap — Suppressing the Military Vote
Opinion: American pride? For veterans like me, it’s a complicated subject.
Op-Ed: Can AI do Congress’s work for it?
Social Media Post: VA Primary Care Physician here — I’m leaving after trying to make it work for our veterans
Op-Ed: Of Thee I Weep, of Thee I Rage
Opinion: I was willing to die for my country; I never expected to be betrayed by it
Blog: Military voters were at the heart of the Supreme Court’s mail‑in ballot decision
Blog: The VA is facing a workforce challenge - why staffing shortages affect every veteran
Blog: Republicans Are Coming For Veteran Benefits
What else has been in the media lately?
DA Statement: Dems Abroad Launches Operation Email
Dems Abroad Germany VMF Caucus Newsletter: July 2026
Dems Abroad Germany VMF Caucus June 2026 Newsletter
DNC Press Release: Trump Goes Into Hiding as His Approval Ratings Plummet
Dems Abroad Conversation with IL Gov. Pritzker
Press Release: U.S. Vote Foundation Launches First Nationwide “Vote in Honor of a Veteran” Program
Article: Tributes paid to Sharon Manitta, a 'driving force' in politics and journalism
HVAC Press Release: Ranking Member Takano Warns Against Republican Bid to Strip Veterans of their Disability Benefits
Article: Trump says there are ‘no limits’ to his power
Article: Republicans' sweeping election overhaul fails in the Senate
Article: The VA Is a Model for Public Health Care. We Need to Protect It.
Article: DoD civilians and retirees blast short-notice appointment cuts at Naples hospital
Article: Trump pledged to house 6,000 homeless vets. His budget funds zero
Article: Immigration policy shift could complicate green card process for military families
Video: Rep. Grijalva hosts roundtable to discuss bill to stop veterans from being deported
Article: The Trump Family Has Pocketed More Than $1.8 Billion in Cash and Gifts Since 2024 Reelection, New Live Tracker Shows
Article: Pentagon hires convicted Jan. 6 rioter for counterterrorism post
Press Release: LDF and Lambda Legal File Amicus Brief on Behalf of Secure Families Initiative and PFLAG National in Support of Students Challenging Censorship in Department of Defense Schools
Article: Trump's name must be removed from Kennedy Center, judge orders
Article: 5 sneaky habits wrecking military family mental health (and nobody talks about)
Article: Honoring the Fallen at Florence American Cemetery on Memorial Day
Article: Navigating the hiring process when you’re seen as a risk
Article: ‘Voting By Mail is My Lifeline’: Voter With Disability Shares Importance of Mail-In Voting
HVAC Press Release: Ranking Member Takano Believes in Protecting Veterans' Right to Vote
HVAC Press Release: Veterans Service Organizations & Veterans Reject the Largest Veterans Benefits Cut in a Generation
Article: David Bushnell’s Secret Submarine of the American Revolution
Article: Black Soldiers in the American Revolution: A Forgotten New England Journey
Press Release: Paralyzed Veterans of America Issues Statement in Response to the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
VA Article: Issue in Doubt: Veteran Voting Rights in Post-Civil War National Homes
Press Release: National Security Leaders for America Joins Veterans Coalition Opposing Disability Benefit Cuts
Article: Elephant wearing Abbott banner urinates in middle of Texas GOP convention
Press Release: Leader Schumer Statement Condemning Proposed USPS Mail-In Voting Rule That Threatens Democracy
Article: California State Senate Approves Sabrina Cervantes’ Bill Protecting Military & Overseas Voters’ Right to Vote
Article: Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rules
Article: Medal of Honor recipient Bruce Crandall passes away
Video: Record number of women veterans run for Congress
Article: Trump signs order moving thousands of federal employees into Schedule F
Article: Another Bait and Switch on VA Care
Article: The US Tax Rules That Apply to Every American Living Abroad
Article: New Legislation Proposes Fixes for VA Education Benefits
Article: U.S. to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas
Article: How to Make Sense of the Barcodes on Your Ballot
Article: How America cheated Black GIs after World War II, contributing to the racial wealth gap
Article: Can you vote in NC if you’ve never lived here? GOP bill would bar ‘never-resident’ voters
Article: Can you collect Social Security while living overseas? Not everywhere
Article: Military groups advocate for 7-day mail-in ballot grace period as they await Supreme Court decision
Article: A Functional Fashion: Uniforms of the U.S. Army
Article: The Army Is Now Recruiting Commissioned Officers from the C-Suite
Article: Ossoff backs bill to let military children stay on TRICARE until age 26
Article: Army’s plan for military death row executions is named ‘Operation Resolute Justice’
Article: Army National Guard Sergeant Spends Over $3K to Bring Back Deported Husband
Article: Can Democratic veterans running for Congress reclaim the patriotism narrative from the GOP?
Article: The Home Depot brings 20,000 + products to overseas bases via military exchanges
Article: Trump's White House Allegedly Rebuilt Federal Websites Quietly With Hidden Visitor Tracking Tools
Article: Normandy villagers oppose D-Day visit by Trump’s Defence Secretary
Article: How Trump’s First 500 Days Has Reshaped Life for Troops and Veterans
Article: Trump pardons former Republican congressman convicted of insider trading
Article: Barack and Michelle Obama Unveil Gripping New Joint Portrait Ahead of Obama Presidential Center's Grand Opening
Article: Q&A: Understanding TRICARE coverage of weight loss medications overseas
Article: Here’s How the Obama Presidential Center Is Different From Other Presidents’ Museums
Article: DoD scraps plan to privatize commissaries
Article: Aviano postal team earns Air Force Award through teamwork
Article: 47 Senate Lawmakers Oppose VA Disability Rule on Sleep Apnea, Tinnitus
Article: More than 160 troops contract flu at Texas base after Hegseth lifts vaccine order
Article/Video: 5 little-known stories from U.S. military history
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