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Statement from the VMF Caucus on a Member’s 100th Birthday Celebration

The Democrats Abroad Global Veterans and Military Families (VMF) Caucus recently offered a hearty birthday congratulations to a fantastic member of Democrats Abroad. As part of the “greatest generation,” Democrats......

VMF Guest Opinion Piece: Virginians Are Strongly Encouraged To Make Your Voices Heard In 2026

The below guest opinion piece is authored by MCPO Susan Hippen (U.S. Navy, ret.). Susan is an outspoken advocate for both Democrats and the military-connected community. She currently resides in......

Recent News of VMF Interest for Feb. – March 2026

What’s coming up? RSVP! March 28th Virtual Event: DA VMF Caucus No Tyrants Day Virtual Gathering (2pm ET) What’s VMF been up to lately? VMF March 2026 Newsletter -......

VMF Member Opinion: America Has Always Needed Women Service Members to Carry Out Its Missions

Vienna, Austria—The opinion piece offered below is authored by GySgt. George Bottorff, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.). He opines on why it is unreasonable for the current administration to unnecessarily continue......

VMF Member Opinion: Groundbreaking at the Pointe du Hoc

Normandy, France –The author of the following opinion piece is Judith Crews, Ph.D., professor, translator, writer, and daughter of two WWII U.S. Navy veterans. Dr. Crews is a Michigan UOCAVA voter,......

VMF March 2026 Newsletter - Special Edition

March 2026 - Special Edition ⭐ Next VMF Meeting: April 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET ⭐ Link to attend on Webex Meeting number 23099701710; password: dems *All VMF......

Statement from the VMF Chair on DA Austria’s New VMF Caucus

Melbourne, Australia—Michael Ramos, the Chair of the Democrats Abroad Global Veterans and Military Families (VMF) Caucus, provided the following remarks in response to Democrats Abroad Austria establishing a VMF Caucus......

VMF Member Opinion: Senators Need to Hear From All of Us Before Voting On SAVE

Paris, France—The following VMF member opinion piece is offered by Meredith Gowan Le Goff, an overseas U.S. citizen with a lengthy résumé of paying attention to issues affecting the American abroad......

Checking In With VMF Members: March Poll Question

From time to time the Democrats Abroad Global Veterans and Military Families (VMF) Caucus surveys our members with a poll question. To view our past poll questions and member responses,......

Statement from the Veterans and Military Families Caucus on Community Support Following the Loss of Service Members

The Democrats Abroad Veterans and Military Families (VMF) Caucus grieves the recent loss of six U.S. service members and stands with their loved ones and units in this moment of......