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Statement from the Chair: 2026 Fourth of July Message

“Independence Day is one of America’s most special days of the year. It’s my hope that VMF members and all Americans can enjoy the day and reflect on the......

Statement from the VMF Caucus: Recent Passage of Caucus Resolution

On June 13, 2026, the nine-member Steering Committee of the Democrats Abroad Global Veterans and Military Families (VMF) Caucus unanimously passed a resolution brought forth by Anna Marie Mattson, a......

Statement from the Caucus: VMF Encourages Supporters to Stay Connected Through Social Media

The Democrats Abroad Global Veterans and Military Families (VMF) Caucus strives to inform all VMF members through the Democrats Abroad website, e-newsletters, podcast episodes, monthly member meetings, and social media.......

VMF Member Opinion: Mental Health in the Contemporary Overseas American Military

Tervuren, Belgium—The following opinion piece is authored by Thomas K. Murphy, Ph.D., an educator, a long-time Department of Defense civilian with significant experience having worked on several U.S. military locations overseas, and a regular contributor......

Statement from the VMF Caucus: U.S. Army Birthday and Flag Day

This June 14, 2026, the Democrats Abroad Global Veterans and Military Families (VMF) Caucus proudly recognizes both Flag Day and the United States Army’s 251st birthday. Per the Library of......

VMF Member Opinion Piece: “The U.S. Army at 251: Born Diverse. Born with Allies.”

Vienna, Austria—The piece below is authored by Gregory Cromwell, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired. Greg is a South Dakota UOCAVA voter, resident of Austria, and Member of the Democrats Abroad......

VMF Member Opinion: The VA’s Foreign Medical Program Works — But Only If Veterans Do All the Heavy Lifting

Vienna, Austria—The following piece describes an individual’s experience using the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Foreign Medical Program (FMP). The piece is written by Gregory Cromwell, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army,......

VMF Member Opinion: Why Voting Still Matters Especially for Military Families

Frankfurt, Germany—The following opinion piece is authored by Malaika Kusumi, a family member to several military veterans and an author and poet. Malaika is a California UOCAVA voter, resident of Germany, and member of the Democrats......

Recent News of VMF Interest for April-May 2026

What’s VMF been up to lately? VMF Notice: What's on the Agenda in Nairobi: Key Resolutions for the VMF Community Virtual Event: Dems Abroad Global VMF Monthly Caucus......

VMF Member Opinion: A Tabling We Go

Frankfurt, Germany—The following opinion piece is authored by Malaika Kusumi, a family member to several military veterans, and author and poet. Malaika is a California UOCAVA voter, resident of Germany, and member of the Democrats Abroad Global......