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⭐ Next VMF Meeting: April 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET ⭐
Meeting number 23099701710; password: dems
*All VMF members are welcome to attend*
Join Our No Tyrants Day Virtual Gathering!
No one sits out on this global day of protest!
A No Tyrants gathering is a moment for VMF Caucus members living abroad to stand together against authoritarianism and remind ourselves that democratic values travel with us. This time, the stakes are impossible to ignore: when one person holds unchecked power, the consequences aren't abstract, as we are seeing play out globally. Veterans and military-connected families know that better than anyone.
This virtual gathering is designed for VMF Caucus members who can't make it to an in-person event near them, but all are welcome.
Webex info to be shared upon RSVP.
What’s VMF been up to lately?
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Statement from the Veterans and Military Families Caucus on Community Support Following the Loss of Service Members
Statement from the VMF Chair on DA Austria’s New VMF Caucus
Checking In With VMF Members: March Poll Question
VMF Member Opinion: Senators Need to Hear From All of Us Before Voting On SAVE
VMF Guest Opinion Piece: Opposition to Trump Arch Next to Arlington National Cemetery
VMF Poem of the Month: “A Salute” by Elisabeth H.
VMF Artwork: “Book Bricks” by Michael Ramos
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Country Committee VMF Caucuses
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Did you know that there is a growing network of country-level VMF caucuses doing important work right where our veterans and military families live and serve?
DA Germany, DA France, DA Spain, and DA Italy each have their own VMF caucuses, and we are thrilled to announce that DA Austria has just launched its own VMF Caucus!
How can you get involved? It might be helping register military-connected voters at Aviano Air Base, Rota Naval Station, or the Army installation at Ansbach. It might mean standing alongside a community to honor a fallen service member at a remembrance ceremony in France. It's meaningful work and it happens because of volunteers like you.
If you live in Germany, France, Spain, Italy, or Austria, connect with your local VMF Caucus and carve out some time to volunteer.
Don't see your country on the list? We'd love to change that. If you're interested in helping launch a VMF Caucus in your country, let us know! |
Step Inside the VMF Virtual Museum
No tickets needed for this museum! The VMF Virtual Museum features exhibits exploring both current issues and the rich history of the community that defines our caucus. Each display tells a story, and there's more than meets the eye: click on any exhibit and swipe through to uncover additional pages and deeper content.
Ready to explore? Use the link or scan the QR code to start your visit.
Are You Following Us?
Be sure to connect with the VMF Caucus on social media for the latest updates.
· VMF Caucus chat on the Signal app
· VMF X (formerly Twitter)
· VMF Facebook
· VMF Instagram
The weight of this moment is real. As conflict escalates and we watch fellow military families experience loss, many in this community who carried the burden of decades of war and sacrifice are feeling that weight resurface in ways that are hard to put into words. For Coast Guard families, that grief is compounded by the ongoing financial strain of the DHS shutdown.
If you are struggling, please reach out. You can connect with the resources below or contact us at [email protected]. If you have the capacity, check in on a fellow veteran or military family. A simple “I’m here” or “I’m stressed too” can mean more than you know.
● CONUS: Call 988 and Press 1 or go to https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
● In Europe: +1 844-702-5495 or DSN 988
● In the Pacific: +1 844-702-5493 or DSN 988
● In Southwest Asia: +1 855-422-7719 or DSN 988
● Chat: Text with a crisis line responder. Send a text to 838255 or through https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/chat
Military OneSource provides free, confidential non-medical counseling and resources for active duty, Guard, Reserve, and their immediate family members. Support is available worldwide. You can call from overseas or access live chat and resources at MilitaryOneSource.mil.
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The VMF Caucus has a membership of over 1,400 members located in dozens of countries and proudly consists of veterans, military family members, Department of Defense civilians, other national security professionals, and strong allies of our causes.