Trump’s deployment of troops to Portland is a dangerous escalation of authoritarianism. Now is the time to find our own ways of standing up and fighting back to preserve our democracy. Fellow vets: we need you to muster. And those serving: you can refuse an unlawful order as you may receive it.

🚨 Why US military veterans are sailing to Gaza with the Global Sumud Flotilla "I served in Afghanistan in 2009," @vetsaboutface.bsky.social member Zue Jernstedt told me @therealnews.com "I feel like it's my duty now to stand up against imperialism, because I was a foot soldier of imperialism"

For members of the military who are considering resisting deployment and refusing to be wielded and weaponized in support of the administration’s mass deportation agenda: GI rights hotline: girightshotline.org/en/military-... @vetsaboutface.bsky.social: aboutfaceveterans.org

For my latest, I talked with counter-recruiter Rory Fanning about how we should communicate with National Guard troops deployed in US cities, and how we might counter ICE's current recruiting blitz.

“You are not alone!” I told military members questioning the morality of their orders to deploy to Chicago. @vetsaboutface.bsky.social can connect you with veterans like me who chose to resist. Read more from the press conference and other About Face members. chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/09...

🚨 New from me. Yesterday, I spoke with two US military veterans and members of @vetsaboutface.bsky.social who are sailing with the Global Sumud Flotilla. A few hours later, a drone bombed the flotilla's main vessel.... @therealnews.com therealnews.com/us-veterans-...

I've been disconnected from my military service for a while, and I am looking forward to organizing with @vetsaboutface.bsky.social to use my experience as a veteran to help current military members find ways to resist a continued fascist takeover and unjust/immoral orders.

Including over 50 vessels, delegations from at least 44 countries, and activists, organizers, and people of conscience from around the world, the Global Sumud Flotilla is the largest maritime mission in history to break Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip.

"There is no legal, factual or moral justification for President Trump to deploy any military troops or National Guard units here in Chicago." - Joey Mogul, with MLL at yesterday's press conference with @vetsaboutface.bsky.social

"There is a whole community of veterans willing to support military service members questioning their mission. To the soldiers and airmen deployed on the streets of DC today: you are not alone. You have rights, and you have a duty to stand up for what you know is right." @vetsaboutface.bsky.social

We as #veterans and #military know firsthand that the military industrial complex profits from war and suffering, and the genocide in #Palestine is no exception. Join us for a special series to highlight the role of US mercenaries and contractors in the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

I met with representatives from @vetsaboutface.bsky.social’s South Texas Chapter to discuss U.S. foreign policies that support U.S. veterans and promote peace throughout the world. Thank you for your advocacy!

This week, we’re highlighting Cary Donam, who was the first and only #WestPoint student to pursue #conscientiousobjector status. Despite the #Army refusing to grant him CO status, Cary was ultimately honorably discharged.

We know the critical role we play as #Veterans & #Military Members so we’re building a #movement - join us. If you’re a post 9/11 Military member or Veteran concerned about rising fascism, come to our info session Aug 10 @ 4pm ET: bit.ly/afinfosession #veteransagainstfascism

This week, we’re highlighting Joy Metzler, who pursued #conscientiousobjector status due to the ongoing genocide in Gaza. #Military #dutytodisobey

The Trans #Military Support Network invites #trans military, veterans, & loving #allies to #Sanctuary, a virtual gathering where we'll come together to process grief & cultivate #hope for a future where trans people can thrive.🏳️‍⚧️ Sunday July 27 at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT. Link in bio.

Before About Face there was Vietnam Veterans Against the War. Here's the trailer for our film about VVAW. vimeo.com/978225559. In April DOGE defunded us. Want to help? Go to our website. www.onemoremissionfilm.com/donate

Thousands of National Guard members have served in the Los Angeles region since last month. Six soldiers spoke about low morale and a deep concern about the deployment. #RightToRefuse #MilitaryOffOurStreets

“We need to unite across the spectrum to push back. Veterans like us need to continue to speak out, so that we can motivate other veterans to speak out, and also show them the hypocrisy of this administration.” @vetsaboutface.bsky.social

Military members, families and Veterans have a powerful role to play standing up to authoritarianism and getting organized is the first step. We’re building a movement. Join us! Sign up to get involved. bit.ly/righttorefusecampaign #4thofJuly #RightToRefuse

This #4thofJuly we're launching our #righttorefuse campaign and building the powerful, revitalized military resistance movement necessary to confront authoritarianism and fight for Democracy. Sign up to get involved and learn more below 🧵👇 bit.ly/righttorefusecampaign

This week, we’re reflecting on the history of #resistance from within the #military that we’ve covered so far. Join us tomorrow for a big #announcement.

Join us on Friday for a major announcement. #righttorefuse #veterans #military #viral #soldier

This week, we’re highlighting the Fort Hood 43, a group of 43 Black #soldiers who refused to repress civil rights #protestors at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. #Military #dutytodisobey

A statement from our board chair - we veterans remember the lies that led us to the tragic and unnecessary invasion of Iraq and see the same lies being used to manufacture consent for war with Iran. Join us to tell your representatives, #NoWarWithIran #veterans #military

Los Angeles has ~3,400 unhoused veterans- the most in the country. The number of active troops deployed to LA now exceeds that. Those troops are all being housed and sheltered in the city with your tax dollars, while the veterans' very existence on the street has been criminalized by city ordinance

📢CALL TO ACTION🚨 Veterans say #military off our streets! As we watch #NationalGuard and #Marines being mobilized against the very civilians they are supposed to protect, military members have a moral decision to make. #LosAngeles #Righttorefuse

This week, we’re highlighting the Intrepid Four, who publicly deserted the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier in protest of the #Vietnam #War. They are among a long legacy of service members who have resisted and continues to inspire others facing a crisis of conscience to this day.

📣ACTION ALERT‼️Trump is throwing himself a #military #parade June 14th with a tax-payer price of over $50 million while cutting life-saving benefits & programs! As #Veterans and #military families, we won’t stand by idly. Sign up to get plugged in ✊🏼 bit.ly/benefitsnotb...

This week, we’re highlighting Stephen Funk, the first public Iraq War resister who refused to take part in an immoral war based on lies. #dutytodisobey #military #veterans

This week, we’re highlighting Jeremy Hinzman, the first Iraq War Resister to seek asylum in Canada. “In order to be a killer, you have to be able to desensitize yourself and dehumanize those who you’re going to kill. And I […] wasn’t able to do that.”

This week, we’re highlighting David Fagen and the Buffalo Soldier Resisters, who deserted in protest of the Philippine-American War. #dutytodisobey #military #veterans

This week, we're featuring Susan Schnall, a nurse who courageously resisted the #Vietnam War. Susan played a key role in organizing Gl resistance and faced a court martial under the #UCMJ. She continues to dedicate herself to the #antiwar movement to this day.

This week, we’re highlighting U.S. #Army Major Harrison Mann, who resigned over the U.S. role in the genocide in #Gaza. Harrison is among over a dozen high profile officials who have resigned in #protest of U.S. foreign policy regarding #Palestine.

Sign the Petition to make your position known and get plugged into ongoing organizing. actionnetwork.org/petitions/st... #veterans #military #va

In addition to all of this, Nat Guard troops should read up on their rights. @vetsaboutface.bsky.social along with the Military Law Task Force of the @nlgnews.bsky.social created a Know Your Rights document that provides guidance for troops (not legal advice): drive.google.com/file/d/1TO49...

Fig, an anarchist, member of the anti-Imperialist US veterans org @vetsaboutface.bsky.social talks decruitment, assessments of shifts in military priority under Hegseth towards the southern US border + the Trump admins 2.0’s multi-polar spin Check it now, $3+/mo www.patreon.com/posts/milita...

In 2022 and 2023, the #Army missed its #recruitment goal by nearly twenty-five per cent—about fifteen thousand troops a year. It hit the mark last year, but only by reducing the target by more than ten thousand.”

New Weekly Series! Duty to Disobey: A History of Military Resistance. With increasing threats to use the military for immoral/illegal orders, resistance has a vital role. #Servicemembers facing moral conflict aren't alone. Resources: bit.ly/MilOptions #military #veterans