At a DC roundtable with Congressman Mark Takano & Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Vet Voice Foundation's Kayla Williams warned that the current rollback of VA services isn't just budget cuts—she says it's part of a larger Project 2025 plan "to chip away at the role of government as a force for good."

Vet Voice Foundation CEO Janessa Goldbeck warns a new Pentagon order is "an attempt by the president to normalize a national, militarized police force." She fears it could be used to "suppress turnout and disrupt the fair operation of elections."

"We have to draw a line in the sand, respectfully, firmly, and without equivocation. This is not normal. This is not American, and this is not what the military is for," said Janessa Goldbeck, a Marine Corps veteran and the CEO of Vet Voice Foundation.

“That’s my biggest fear. Somebody mistakenly pulls a trigger... and that causes an escalation that then creates even more pretext for the President to militarize further or take a more aggressive step.” - Janessa Goldbeck, Marine Corps veteran and CEO of the Vet Voice Foundation.

Today, Vet Voice Foundation's Janessa Goldbeck and Paul Eaton were among former military briefing Governor JB Pritzker on Trump's continuing threats against the people of Illinois, and the dangers of his Federalizing the National Guard for that purpose.

Janessa Goldbeck, a Marine veteran and CEO of Vet Voice Foundation, says Trump's SecDef Hegseth is more focused on "stoking grievance than strengthening the force," adding that he is wasting taxpayer dollars on a "cartoonish" idea of toughness.

"Your stories are the most powerful tool that we have." For National Public Lands Day, @SenatorHeinrich and @RepHuffman joined veterans and advocates to celebrate recent conservation wins and highlight the ongoing threats to America's public lands.

Join the Public Lands Day Virtual Rally today, September 24 at 2 p.m. ET, hosted by the Vet Voice Foundation and others. This town hall will unite veterans, military families, and advocates to discuss the importance of America's public lands.

Marine Corps veteran and VVF CEO Janessa Goldbeck addressed the Judiciary Committee's Immigration Subcommittee, opposing National Guard involvement in immigration enforcement due to concerns over military resource misuse, erosion of readiness, and risks to American freedoms.

Join Senator TammyDuckworth & Vet Voice CEO Janessa Goldbeck for a crucial virtual event tonight at 6 PM ET! They'll discuss threats to our democracy, national security, and why veterans are essential to the fight. RSVP @ vvfnd.org/sep16 #DefendTheConstitution

Rear Adm. (Ret.) Donald J. Guter, former Navy JAG: "If someone is retreating, where’s the ‘imminent threat’ then? Where’s the ‘self-defense’? They are gone if they ever existed — which I don’t think they did." READ MORE: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/10/u...

BREAKING: Internal National Guard documents warn Trump deployment creating fear among public while troops feel "shame" over their role. READ MORE: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

A group of retired senior military officers and the Vet Voice Foundation have filed a legal brief opposing Trump's decision to federalize the California National Guard and deploy federal troops to Los Angeles. This illegal deployment endangers our military and our democracy.

Vet Voice Foundation CEO, @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social, denounced Trump’s “steady march” to using the military as a “partisan tool,” calling the new executive order the “most dangerous step yet” by the president. “It’s a blueprint to use America’s military forces to police our own citizens."

"Rolling back the Roadless Rule isn’t about safety — it’s about clearing the way for corporate logging and drilling that put our people, our lands, and our security at risk." -Janessa Goldbeck, Marine Corps veteran, CEO of Vet Voice Foundation READ MORE: earthjustice.org/press/2025/t...

Today #NPS turns 109! Our national parks generate $55B for local economies and 415K+ jobs — including for thousands of veterans. When parks suffer from budget cuts and staff shortages, communities and veterans lose. Fully fund and staff NPS. #ProtectEveryPark #ProtectOurParks

With attacks on our public lands ever present, we sat down with recently-retired National Park Service wildlife biologist and U.S. Army veteran, Danny Boiano, to talk about our #CommonGround — our nation's public lands. #NotOneAcre #PublicLandsInPublicHands

“Climate change is a threat multiplier. That’s not just my opinion — it’s the stated position of the Department of Defense, going back decades.” - MG (Ret.) Paul Eaton, Vet Voice Foundation Rolling back protections isn’t just anti-science. It’s anti-security. MORE: www.stripes.com/opinion/2025...

NEW: Trump Sends Troops Into DC + Trump Politicizing the Military — Vet Voice Foundation CEO Janessa Goldbeck joins Chuck Todd to talk about the risks of using the military for domestic policing and what it means for our democracy. MORE: janessagoldbeck.substack.com/p/trump-send...

Military voters face mounting barriers. In testimony at Sen. Padilla’s hearing, Vet Voice Foundation CEO @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social put it clearly: “If a service member votes on time, their vote should count. Period.”

Military voters face real barriers—long deployments, unpredictable mail, and strict absentee rules. At a Senate hearing led by @padilla.senate.gov, Vet Voice Foundion CEO & USMC Veteran @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social said it best: “These laws help all voters… but they’re under coordinated attack.”

Our public lands are our common ground. When Sen. Mike Lee pushed to sell them off to billionaire developers, Veterans, ranchers, anglers, and everyday Americans stood together and stopped him. Because this land isn’t for sale—it’s part of who we are. And we’re not done fighting for it.

Teddy Roosevelt: veteran, patriot, conservationist

Rhode Island’s new law banning assault weapons is a step toward protecting lives. U.S. Army Veteran: “I’ve seen what these weapons do in war — they don’t belong in our communities.”

Janessa Goldbeck, CEO of Vet Voice Foundation, which lobbied for the Chuckwalla National Monument designation, said the administration might be thinking twice about reversing that status after blowback from a recent proposal in the House Budget Bill to sell off public lands. (1/2)

Important OpEd by Col. (Ret.) Steve Ball: “As a senior and retired U.S. Army veteran, I know all about the impact of rising energy costs and understand the formidable connection between our energy security and national security.”  READ MORE: www.yahoo.com/news/diversi...

Thank you, Field and Stream, for the shoutout on your Legends of the Wild show. We are proud to stand as veterans with a broad coalition of advocates working to protect our public lands, including America’s Arctic. Congress must #StopTheArcticSellOff open.spotify.com/episode/26as...

Our public lands are under attack—and most people don’t even know it. One way to change that? Talk about it. Share it. Organize around it. Even Senator Mike Lee accidentally helped shine a light on the threats. Now it’s up to us to fight back. 🔗 VVFND.org | backcountryhunters.org

Mike Lee doesn’t get it. Not one acre! Check out this video of USMC veteran Gregg Bafundo, follow his lead, and call your senator today — 202.224.3121 #PublicLandsInPublicHands

Not only is investing in offshore wind vital for our national security, as MG (Ret.) Paul Eaton lays out here, it's also wildly popular. In fact: 70% of voters support new offshore wind projects in general, and 68.5% support development in their own states. MORE: www.stripes.com/opinion/2025...

Important OpEd by Col. (Ret.) Steve Ball: “As a senior and retired U.S. Army veteran, I know all about the impact of rising energy costs and understand the formidable connection between our energy security and national security.” MORE: mainemorningstar.com/2025/06/25/d...

Public lands aren’t partisan—they’re personal. @repgabevasquez.bsky.social grew up hunting and fishing across the West. He knows these lands fuel local economies, preserve traditions, and unite us across party lines. Public lands belong to all of us.

Veterans fought for this country — and that includes the land we love. Join Vet Voice Foundation, Janessa Goldbeck, the Armed Forces Initiative, Congressman Gabe Vasquez, and Ryan Callaghan, Director of Conservation at MeatEater, for a virtual town hall on defending our public lands. (1/2)

On June 19, 1865, U.S. MG Gordon Granger arrived with more that 2000 Union Troops in Galveston, Texas to announce, that by executive decree, all enslaved Black people were to be free.

“We are headed towards the invocation of the Insurrection Act, which will provide a legal basis for inappropriate activity.” — Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Paul Eaton “A massive escalation… an invitation to mobilize troops anywhere in the U.S.” — Janessa Goldbeck, CEO, Vet Voice Foundation

"Our national security depends on our ability to harness domestically sourced energy."

Great OpEd by Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Paul Eaton --> “Our national security depends on our ability to harness domestically sourced energy. Whether it’s under our plains or off our coasts, the key to our energy emergency is here at home..." (1/2)

“I am a constituent of Rep. Ken Calvert, who represents communities to the west of the monument. Rep. Jay Obernolte serves an area to the north with lots of public lands, parks and monuments. I’m asking these members of Congress to join veterans like me and others..." (1/3)

“We see it as an ideological attempt by out-of-state special interests to sell off California's public lands—and we're fighting back.” — Janessa Goldbeck, Vet Voice Foundation Veterans trained on this land. We hiked it, healed on it, and remember what it stands for. It’s not for sale.

"I think it’s important that we see it for what it is, which is an ideological attempt by out-of-state special interests to sell off our public lands here in California.” - @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social, CEO, Vet Voice Foundation Read More: www.latimes.com/environment/...

USMC veteran & former Wilderness Ranger Gregg Bafundo has a message for Congress: Our public lands are not for sale. #KeepPublicLandsPublic act.votevets.org/go/ca

"But given the importance of public lands for our economy, water security, wildfire safety and the well-being of Gold Star families like mine, I urge [@RepKiley] to oppose the repeal of the Antiquities Act and call for the rehiring of park and forest staff in our area..."

“A well-diversified system will benefit America’s economy, energy independence, and national security, enhancing its ability to respond to current and future challenges.” Important new OpEd by USCG veteran Elliot VanDeren www.workboat.com/our-energy-p...

It’s official: Colorado just passed a law requiring background checks, safety training, and a permit to buy assault-style weapons. Vet Voice Foundation advocated for this bill—because Veterans know what these weapons can do. This isn’t extreme. It’s common sense.

Vet Voice Foundation's "Harrison Tarter, an Army veteran who served in Afghanistan with the 10th Mountain Division, said veterans' voices were crucial to the passage of the bill due to their extensive knowledge of firearms." MORE: www.coloradopolitics.com/colorado-pol...

Big news out of Colorado: Gov. Polis just signed a new law requiring background checks, safety training, and a permit to buy assault-style weapons. Vet Voice Foundation helped shape the bill with testimony—because Veterans know the stakes. A smart step toward safer communities.

Marine Corps Veteran Janessa Goldbeck, CEO of Vet Voice Foundation, is sounding the alarm: The SAVE Act would make it harder for Troops, disabled Veterans, and military families to vote—by requiring in-person proof most can’t access. This isn’t security. It’s voter suppression.

Our public lands support local economies, outdoor recreation, and Veterans who rely on them to reconnect and recharge. These lands belong to all of us—and they must be protected for future generations. MORE: www.bakersfield.com/opinion/comm...

“The Perils of ‘Russia First’” – Lt. Col. (Ret.) Alexander Vindman warns that appeasing Moscow has only emboldened aggression. Prioritizing Russia over its neighbors hasn’t brought peace—it’s brought war. The cost of getting this wrong is rising. READ MORE: www.foreignaffairs.com/russia/peril...

📢Following Four-Year Mark of King Soopers Mass Shooting, Colorado House Passes Monumental Gun Violence Prevention Bill "This legislation isn’t an attack on gun ownership — it’s about applying common sense.” -Harrison Tarter, U.S. Army Veteran, Vet Voice Foundation