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What's on the Agenda in Nairobi: Key Resolutions for the VMF Community

At the end of this month, Democrats Abroad members will gather in Nairobi for the Annual Global Meeting, where twelve resolutions are up for consideration by DPCA voting members. Several......

TAKE ACTION: Tell Your Members of Congress to Stop Leaving Military Families and Personnel Overseas Behind on Healthcare

Americans serving and living overseas, including military families and Department of Defense (DoD) civilians, are facing a healthcare crisis that Congress has largely ignored. In Japan, over 100,000 military members......

VMF Member Opinion: Still Waiting for Accountability and Justice for Alex Pretti’s Murder

Udonthani, Thailand—The following opinion piece is authored by Wayne Beverly, a service-connected disabled Marine Corps veteran. The author opines on the death of a VA worker from earlier this year, which occurred in......

VMF Member Opinion: Honor, Virtue, Detractors and Democrats

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......

Recent News of VMF Interest for March – April 2026

What’s VMF been up to lately? VMF April 2026 Newsletter Statement from the VMF Caucus on a Member’s 100th Birthday Celebration VMF Member Opinion: The Gates at Parris Island......

VMF April 2026 Newsletter

April 2026 ⭐ Next VMF Meeting: May 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET ⭐ Link to attend on Webex Meeting number 23066438149; password: dems *All VMF members are welcome......

The Gates at Parris Island Should Be a Welcome Mat, Not a Trap

Last week, the news broke that ICE agents will be at the gates of Parris Island to screen family members attending graduation for immigration status. I've been to Marine Corps......

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 -......