Sec. Hegseth has fired roughly two dozen generals and admirals in less than a year — without cause, against advice, and in response to partisan social media attacks. The result: a breakdown in the apolitical norms that hold the officer corps together. https://nyti.ms/4nLpjUi

There are many different forces being deployed across the US, particularly in cities. It is important to #KnowtheDifference between these forces. The National Guard and ICE are not the same. They have different missions. https://nyti.ms/3WoR2Px

From this article by Brian Todd @cnn.com: "Mental health care providers at four facilities have told CNN that... the VA is now pressing them to stop one-on-one sessions at the end of the allotted series, and more broadly reduce the number of patients who get this long-term care."

Veterans being denied the psychological care they need, often directly tied to their service on behalf of this country, is so wrong. The purpose of the VA is to care for those who served and in the ways they need to be treated. We must speak out. https://cnn.it/3L0tvC4

Dependents of disabled vets and survivors of the fallen are missing their October GI Bill checks due to a VA tech failure—while the hotline that could help is shut down. For many, this puts rent and tuition at risk. @starsandstripes.bsky.social https://bit.ly/4oq3c6L

Adm. Alvin Holsey, is leaving his job as head of the U.S. Southern Command, which oversees all operations in Central and South America. He has been in his role for less than a year and has had a 37-year career in the US Navy. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/u...

Americans know the National Guard. The National Guard are your neighbors. They are members of your community. When deployed, they are there to help the community, not harm them.

We are concerned that @washingtonpost.com recent articles on #VAFraud misrepresent the veteran community & cast disabled veterans in a negative light. We fear they will be justify further erosions to services for veterans who have sacrificed so much for us. 🧵 www.unite4veterans.org/press/vets-r...

Do you know the difference between the National Guard and ICE? The National Guard are your neighbors. They are members of your community. When deployed, they are there to help the community, not harm them.

Do you know the difference between the National Guard and ICE? The National Guard are your neighbors. They are members of your community. When deployed, they are there to help the community, not harm them.

Stand up for veterans health care! Join veterans, veteran’s affairs advocates, and frontline VA health care workers by signing the Lincoln Declaration to speak out against VA staff reductions, VA privatization, and administrative overreach. lincolndeclaration.org www.lincolndeclaration.org

Members of our network are honoring #ConstitutionDay today by retaking their oaths. In this video, Cliff Gilmore, retakes his oath and reiterates his support for the Constitution, the foundation of our democracy. #EveryonesConstitution youtu.be/adL8kQNiTJc?...

We strongly condemn the recent decision by the Trump Administration to cap the size of the VA workforce and eliminate tens of thousands of jobs. It's pulling doctors, nurses, & mental health providers out of the system veterans rely on for healthcare. www.unite4veterans.org/press/vets-c...

Bad actors target the VMF community with scams, cyber attacks & propaganda. AI will supercharge these efforts, so we’re sharing this PSA from We the Veterans. Remember – be aware, think critically & use reliable sources. #ProtectYourSix #WeTheVeterans www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-5A...

This is a new Labor Day for veterans. Earlier this month the VA terminated its federal union contracts leaving over 350,000 employees without union protection. And moving one more step toward privatizing veteran care. @membrich.bsky.social @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

My latest: ‘No, We’re Not Paid DNC or AIPAC Propagandists’ A full rebuttal to Taylor Lorenz’s WIRED article—and a deep dive into the costs of doing life-threatening democracy defense work without institutional support. Read + share: onoffense.substack.com/p/taylor-lor...

Thinking about running for office? Before you file, join us this Wednesday for a no-BS convo with political strategist Eva Posner on what it really takes to step into public life. Personal, practical, and packed with insights. 🗓️ Wed 8/20 | 7pm ET 🔗 Register: zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The West Virginia National Guard is being sent to D.C. against the wishes of the local government. One state is, in effect, occupying another for partisan politics. We cannot allow the military to be politicized like this. Our Republic is at stake.

We Stand With The People Of Ukraine 🇺🇦 📹: @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social

Today is the anniversary of the fall of Kabul & the Afghan evacuation. To mark it, 2 of our members @itsapurdy.bsky.social and @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social compare how we used the military to save Afghans vs. how its being used now to hurt migrants. www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/08/15/o...

Thank you, Dr. Hamilton, for your words in @thetennessean.bsky.social. You are right, "The VA is a special part of our healthcare system. Every veteran who walks through its doors once took an oath to defend our country." We also agree that. . . 🧵 www.tennessean.com/story/opinio...

D.C. is seeing its lowest crime in 30 years. Local leaders didn’t ask for help. Yet the President seized control of the police and sent in the Guard—because chaos on camera serves him better than calm in our communities. TCN’s statement: www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/t...

That the VA has lost 2,000 registered nurses since the start of this fiscal year, along with approximately 1,300 medical assistants, 1,100 nursing assistants and licensed practical nurses, 800 doctors, 500 social workers and 150 psychologists is unacceptable. 🧵

We condemn VA Secretary Doug Collins for ending union contracts covering more than 400,000 VA employees and believe the action is a retaliation against those who spoke out against rural facility closures, staffing cuts, and privatization schemes. #veterans www.unite4veterans.org/press/vets-b...

What the Air Force just did is wrong. It’s cowardly. And it breaks faith with every person who’s ever worn the uniform. They told a transgender airmen with 15–18 years of service they could retire early — then yanked it away. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

A vulgar betrayal of the nation’s sacred commitment to its servicemembers and veterans. This reversal of policy targeting just one group is an act of extraordinary animus. bsky.app/profile/apne...

What were you doing on June 6th? Were you one of the 10,000 people who joined us on the national mall? Did you wish you'd come? We rallied for veteran jobs. We rallied to protect the VA. We rallied in support of the Constitution. Relive the experience now. . . www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UGg...

Veterans need the staff who are leaving the VA. Collins claims those staff were exempt but on the list @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social obtained there are hundreds of employees who typically interact with patients, including nurses, claims assistants, therapists, pharmacists, & psychologists.

Veterans often continue their service by working for the federal government. The ongoing federal layoffs are hitting veterans hard -- by taking away services we need and by taking away our jobs. Speak out to protect federal jobs! finance.yahoo.com/news/veteran...

When this administration came in, about 30% of federal workers were veterans continuing their service to this country. After 6 months, thousands of veterans have already lost their jobs and it looks like more will. Join us in speaking out in support of federal workers. www.cnn.com/politics/tra...

Senate Appropriations has it right. Make sure the VA staff cuts don't harm veterans' care. The VA listened to veterans and decided not to cut over 80,000 people. But the 30,000 staff reduction may still hurt veterans' care. #va www.military.com/daily-news/2...

95 years ago today, July 21, 1930, Pres. Hoover established the VA—a step towards keeping Lincoln’s promise: “To care for him who shall have borne the battle…” That promise is sacred. Today, it’s under threat. We won’t let it break on our watch. www.yahoo.com/news/senates...

Veterans struggling with mortgage payments will once again receive assistance, protecting them from losing their homes. The law Congress passed on Tuesday addresses many of the issues the government created when it recklessly eliminated the VASP. #PromisesKept www.unite4veterans.org/press/vets-r...

DOGE targeted vital infrastructure, relied on misleading metrics, and their “Wall of Receipts” trumpeted fake "savings" to appease the egos of politicians demanding proof of "efficiency" But the underlying actions either caused harm, or were pure theater. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/14/u...

Thank you @membrich.bsky.social for this. While we are pleased the VA cuts won't be as deep as was threatened, we are still concerned about the impacts of the reduction of 30,000 staff through attrition and expedited retirements, which are seriously harming services veterans need and have earned.

We are pleased the VA decided to scale back its workforce reduction plans. The VA listened to the 1000s of veterans who spoke out about the irreparable harms the proposed cuts would cause our community, including those who joined our June 6 rally. www.unite4veterans.org/press/vets-r...

In May, veterans warned what would happen, when Collins pulled the plug on VASP - thousands of veterans would be at risk of foreclosure Now NPR reporting confirms: veterans are losing their homes, their credit, and their sense of security This was preventable www.unite4veterans.org/press/shutdo...

We fought beside him. The Taliban hunted him for helping us. He made it to safety—then America locked him up. Veterans are speaking out: protect our Afghan allies. Honor our word. Read the statement: www.unite4veterans.org/press/vets-c... #Unite4Vets #ProtectOurAllies

Dropkick Murphys, Unite for Veterans Rally, National Mall, Washington, DC, June 6, 2025 @50501movement.bsky.social @unite4vets.bsky.social

At the Unite for Veterans rally on 6/6/25 on the National Mall. We stayed until the end and very glad we did - wonderful speakers! Some people left early when it started to rain. @unite4vets.bsky.social #uniteforveterans

I had the privilege to deliver the final speech at @unite4vets.bsky.social rally yesterday. I tried to send everyone home ready to keep up the fight.

Be smart. Be counted. Be loud.

She told me her son gave her this shirt @unite4vets.bsky.social

Yesterday was pretty cool. Started off on MSNBC talking cuts to vets benefits and how that affects our democracy. Then joined @unite4vets.bsky.social and @dropkickmurphys.com for a rally with about 10,000 other vets. Ended it giving a call to action for what’s next. Definitely one for the books!

It was my profound honor and pleasure to attend the Unite for Veterans, Unite for America Rally today in Washington DC. Veteran jobs, healthcare, and essential VA services are under attack. We can not stand by. #UniteForVeterans

On D-Day, thousands of veterans, families, and allies gathered on the National Mall to say: keep your promises. Not just to us—but to the country we served. www.stripes.com/veterans/202...

Principles First stands with our veterans. Thanks to everyone who showed up on the National Mall today to support. @unite4vets.bsky.social 🇺🇸

Common Defense members are out in force at @unite4vets.bsky.social rally today! Here’s a few pics from earlier as people were arriving on the mall.