VMF Caucus News

February 06, 2026

Statement from the VMF Chair: Recognition of Black History Month

Melbourne, Australia—Michael Ramos, current chairperson of the Democrats Abroad Global Veterans and Military Families (VMF) Caucus, remarked on the topic of Black History Month – an executive designation by President......
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February 04, 2026

VMF Member Opinion: We need fewer ICE agents and more Alex Prettis

Vienna, Austria—The following opinion piece is authored by GySgt. George Bottorff, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.). Regarding the recent murder of VA hospital nurse Alex Pretti, which occurred in broad daylight......
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February 01, 2026

Election Season '26: VMF Speaks to U.S. Senate Candidate Adam Delgado (D-IL)

The Democrats Abroad Global Veterans and Military Families (VMF) Caucus is proud to speak with Democratic candidates running for office in 2026. Military and overseas citizen voters (a.k.a. "UOCAVA voters")......
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January 31, 2026

VMF February 2026 Newsletter

February 2026   ⭐ Next VMF Meeting: February 14, 2026, at 7:00 AM ET on Webex. ⭐ Link to attend here; Meeting number 23030276290; password: dems * VMF meetings are......
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January 27, 2026

Recent News of VMF Interest for December 2025–January 2026

What’s VMF been up to lately? Statement from the VMF Caucus: On the Supreme Court Decision in Bost v. Illinois Election Board  Statement from the VMF Caucus: Getting Out The......
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January 27, 2026

Statement from the VMF Caucus: A Quick Check-In Question with VMF Members

Most Americans are aware of the 535 Senators and Representatives which make up the United States Congress. However, there are also 5 Delegates and 1 Resident Commissioner – all six......
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January 24, 2026

VMF Member Opinion: The Time for Democrats to Fight Tooth and Nail for Their Beliefs is Now

Tervuren, Belgium—The following opinion piece is authored by Thomas K. Murphy, Ph.D., a long-time Department of Defense civilian with significant experience, having worked on several U.S. military locations overseas. A......
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January 24, 2026

Statement from the VMF Caucus: On the Supreme Court Decision in Bost v. Illinois Election Board

STATEMENT FROM THE DEMOCRATS ABROAD  GLOBAL VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES CAUCUS On the Supreme Court Decision in Bost v. Illinois Election Board The Democrats Abroad Global Veterans and Military Families......
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January 22, 2026

VMF Member Opinion: The Trump Administration Is Killing Independent Military Journalism

London, England—The below opinion piece is authored by Stephen Peters, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. With the recent announcement by the Pentagon in which it would be......
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January 21, 2026

VMF Member Opinion: I And Others Served In Uniform During WWII. Now Republicans in Congress Expect Us To Prove “Loyalty” As a U.S. Citizen?

Paris, France—The below opinion piece is authored by U.S. Army Veteran Peter Kenton. Similar to VMF’s position on S.3283, the author offers a perspective few can match: that of a......
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