VMF Caucus News

February 22, 2026

VMF Caucus Statement on VA’s Harmful Regulatory Amendment Affecting Disability Ratings

The Democrats Abroad Global Veterans and Military Families (VMF) Caucus strongly opposes the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) newly issued interim final rule that amends how certain service-connected disabilities are......
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February 14, 2026

Statement from the Chair on Recent VMF Leadership Changes

Melbourne, Australia—Michael Ramos, current chairperson of the Democrats Abroad Global Veterans and Military Families (VMF) Caucus and resident of Australia, offered the following statement in regard to recent internal changes......
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February 09, 2026

Election Season '26: VMF Speaks to U.S. Senate Candidate Kevin Ryan (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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February 08, 2026

Statement from the VMF Caucus: February’s Check-In With VMF Members

With so many issues currently facing lawmakers, it is a wonder if Congress will complete anything meaningful over the next eleven months, given that the current 119th Congress is regarded......
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February 08, 2026

Statement from the VMF Caucus: Veterans and Military Families Speak Out Against Donald Trump’s Blatant Racism

Over the weekend, Donald Trump shared an image depicting former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama as apes on the Truth Social platform. That is blatant racism. There......
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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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