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Vet Voice Foundation

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Empowering veterans. Upholding democratic values. Driving change. vvfnd.org

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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
"Women make the force stronger, not weaker." For decades, women have met & exceeded the standard, and proven their place on the battlefield. We applaud Sen. Hirono and Sen. Duckworth for leading the charge to codify women’s right to serve in combat and strengthen our forces. 🇺🇸
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
We joined over 320 businesses and organizations speaking out against the evisceration of Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears national monuments. monumentsforall.org/over-330-tri...
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
If Congress funds the Iran war, is that authorization for the war? No. Today Hegseth asked the Senate for billions more. The White House's argument is coming: fund it and you've authorized it . . . which would be incorrect. Via @ucmjattorney.bsky.social
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Nearly 3 million acres of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments just lost their protections. Marine Corps veteran & Vet Voice Foundation CEO Janessa Goldbeck cuts through the political spin on what this rollback actually means, and how veterans are organizing to fight back.
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Today, we cosigned a letter urging Gov. Whitmer to withdraw the Michigan National Guard from DC. Using military force to police civilians is "unprecedented, dangerous, and unlawful." Gov. Whitmer has the authority to bring the Guard home, and we urge her to use it. vvfnd.org/press-releas...
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Vet Voice Foundation Joins Over Two Dozen Organizations Calling On Gov. Whitmer To Recall Michigan National Guard Forces From Washington, DC - Vet Voice Foundation
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Via @ucmjattorney.bsky.social: In a 5-4 ruling (Watson v. RNC), #SCOTUS held that states can count absentee ballots mailed by Election Day but arriving later. A massive win protecting military, vets & overseas voters. @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social filed a brief to secure this vital grace period.
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Nearly 1/3 of Americans voted by mail in 2024, including millions of veterans and service members. We proudly intervened to protect their ballots. As our CEO @jgoldbeck stated, our democracy is strongest when every eligible voter has a fair opportunity to participate.
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
HUGE WIN: SCOTUS just upheld mail ballot grace periods in a 5-4 ruling! This is a major victory for the millions of military, veteran, and overseas voters who rely on mail-in ballots. We fought to ensure those serving our country don't lose their voice due to mail delays.
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, our country’s legacy of conservation is under attack. 1/3
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
A SCOTUS ruling cuts mail ballot grace periods, meaning overseas military members might not get their votes counted. This is unacceptable, and we intervened in the case. They risk everything to defend our democracy. The very least we can do is ensure their voices are heard.
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
"Veterans will continue standing up for these places because they are worth protecting for future generations, just as they were for ours,” says Marine Corps veteran and Vet Voice Foundation CEO Janessa Goldbeck.
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
The sweeping ban on DEI and cultural events is actively minimizing the service of military women. A 28th annual wreath-laying ceremony honoring female troops was forced to cancel after the Air Force cited Pentagon and Trump administration mandates to pull out. Shameful.
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
VA wait times are rising, hitting oncology & women's health hardest. Join us Tuesday, June 17 at 2pm ET to discuss new data on how federal job cuts are driving these delays, and why the VA crisis threatens the entire US healthcare system. RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Marine combat veteran Nick Borrelli has a powerful message about the endless cycle of global oil conflicts and spiking prices. We keep fighting for oil, and now the government wants to drill into America's Arctic to keep the wheel turning. Nick says it's time to break the cycle.
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Steve Pearce is now the confirmed head of the BLM. Congress ignored the warnings from veterans about the danger he poses to our public lands. The fight continues and we stand ready to deploy people and resources instantly in defense of our public lands.
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Veterans sounded the alarm, and now Steve Pearce is leading the BLM. The threat to our public lands is real, but so is our resolve. Our work continues, and we are ready to deploy people and resources at a moment's notice to defend them.
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Steve Pearce has been confirmed as the BLM head, despite the warnings issued by veterans. Our work continues. Dedicated to our mission, we stand ready to deploy people and resources wherever, whenever in defense of our #publiclands. Join us!
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Despite veterans sounding the alarm regarding Steve Pearce, he has been confirmed as the head of the BLM. This only strengthens our resolve. We remain committed to our mission and are prepared to mobilize both personnel and resources in defense of our #publiclands. Join us!
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Fossil fuel dependence threatens our economic and national security. Air Force veteran Shannon Corbeil explains why CA needs homegrown clean energy—not billions in Big Oil giveaways. Watch Vet Voice Foundation’s new ad: #WevePaidEnough
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
This Mother's Day, Vickie Castro remembers. The lies. The rush to war. The day before her son, Cpl. Jonathan Castro was killed in Iraq. Now she sees it happening again. The same lies. The same rush. A new war. Her message to every mother of a service member: your child does not have to be next.
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
"The numbers don't back up what VA leadership keeps telling the public," says Kayla M. Williams, the author of our new report on VA wait times and a former assistant secretary at the VA. VAWaitTimes.org
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Our new report reveals VA wait times are rising nationwide amid DOGE-driven workforce cuts. Veterans are waiting longer for critical care like oncology & mental health, contradicting claims by VA leadership.
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Maj Gen Paul Eaton (Ret.) says selling America’s pristine Arctic to Big Oil won't keep us safe. It will expose us to greater danger and climate volatility. This #EarthMonth, demand resilient solutions over short-sighted destruction. #StopTheArcticSellOff
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Senator Kelly gives Pete Hegseth an opportunity to clarify what he meant when he said the U.S. would show “no quarter, no mercy.” In the law of armed conflict, “no quarter” means refusing surrender, something the DoD Law of War Manual explicitly forbids. Via @ucmjattorney.bsky.social
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Our public lands are not for sale! Sen. Bennet and colleagues just introduced the Public Lands Integrity Act to permanently block the sale of federal lands through fast-tracked budget reconciliation bills. Public lands belong in public hands.
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Veterans fought to protect America, including the wild places and public lands. The Arctic Refuge lease sale is a giveaway to Big Oil that won't lower energy costs. Once it's gone, it's gone. Stand with us and take action to defend what we fought for! #StopTheArcticSellOff
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
When the VA rolls back essential care, we step up. We partnered with @brigidalliance.bsky.social to launch our #WeveGotYourSix campaign with billboards outside VA clinics to ensure no veteran is left behind. Need reproductive care? We’re here to help with logistics and support.
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Last month, we gathered at @MDLT in Joshua Tree for the Veterans for the Desert Roundtable. 🌵 From protecting public lands to finding healing in outdoor spaces, we’re pushing beyond party lines for our desert and our vets.
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Via @theUCMJattorney: A U.S. President just threatened to wipe out an entire civilization. Under the law of armed conflict, that’s not just rhetoric, it’s a war crime. 1/2
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
At our Veterans for the Desert roundtable last week, Vet Voice CEO Janessa Goldbeck moderated a panel discussion on the importance of public lands to veterans. As Marine Corps vet Barry Scanlan said, “It really is a patriotic issue. As veterans, we just want to protect the land.”
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
“The people who serve this country are willing to sacrifice everything for us. The least we can do is ensure they have access to the full spectrum of health care they need — including reproductive care.” — Vet Voice CEO Janessa Goldbeck and The Brigid Alliance ED Serra Sippel
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
1 in 3 women veterans has experienced sexual trauma. The Trump administration stripped them of their healthcare. Vet Voice senior advisor Kayla Williams says blocking access to abortion for rape & incest survivors is despicable and appalling. Veterans deserve care, not cruelty.
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Conservation isn't a partisan issue; it's a patriotic duty. Veterans like Barry Scanlan fought for this land, its history, and its future. We must protect our public lands for all people, animals, and the generations to come. 🇺🇸
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Native Americans have a profound history of military service. Chairman Emeritus Glenn Lodge (Chemehuevi Tribe & Army Special Forces Vet) spoke at Tuesday's Veterans for the Desert event about his family's legacy and how the land provides opportunity for all.
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
"It's a moral injury." Listen to Marine Corps veteran Nick Borrelli at our Veterans for the Desert Roundtable explain the deep, personal impact that selling off public lands would have on the veterans who sacrificed to defend them.
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Steve Pearce is unfit to lead the BLM. By advancing his nomination, Senate Republicans chose oil & gas interests over the public lands veterans rely on for health and livelihoods. Veterans will remember this betrayal.
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Trump’s pick to lead the BLM, Steve Pearce, is a direct threat to our public lands. We cannot trust him with 245 million acres of federal land. Protect our outdoors and tell Senators to vote NO on his confirmation. Sign the petition: selloffsteve.org
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
President Trump and Sen. Mike Lee’s nominee to head the BLM, Steve Pearce, says we do not need our public lands. He wants to sell them off while he profits from his oil companies and farming operations. 📞 Call your Senator and tell them to say NO to “Selloff Steve” Pearce!
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
“So when Steve Pearce says, we do not even need most of this land, he's not just talking about acreage, he's talking about eliminating veterans' jobs,” says VVFND CEO Janessa Goldbeck. 1 in 5 BLM employees are veterans, working as wildland firefighters, conservation professionals, and guides.
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
President Trump and Sen. Mike Lee’s nominee for the BLM, Steve Pearce, wants to sell off our lands to the highest bidders. Don’t let them take what belongs to all of us. 📞 Call your Senator and tell them to oppose “Selloff Steve” Pearce!
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Breaking News! Federal Court Blocks Pentagon From Punishing Retired Senator Mark Kelly. A Major First Amendment Win for Veterans! @ucmjattorney.bsky.social explains:
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
We’ve stopped the sale of our public lands before, and we need to do it again. Steve Pearce is gunning for the BLM so he can privatize 245M acres of American land. Don't let "Selloff Steve" win. Call your Senator and sign the petition to block this nomination. Take action now: SelloffSteve.com
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Stop "Selloff Steve" Pearce! As the head of BLM, he'll privatize 245M acres of our public lands. Our heritage isn't for sale. Sign the petition and call your Senator to say VOTE NO. We stopped this before, and now we need to stop it again! Action here: SelloffSteve.com
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
"First reports are always wrong." It’s a military cliché that DHS leadership seems to have forgotten. Doug Krugman breaks down the dangerous pattern of shoot-first-ask-questions-later at DHS, and why Congress needs to step in now to force accountability.
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
For Army veteran James Barry, nature offers the peace that service often takes away. He says protecting roadless forests isn’t just about conservation, but about preserving the quiet sanctuaries where veterans can heal and find their way home. 🌲🇺🇸 www.pilotonline.com/2026/01/25/c...
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Column: ‘Roadless’ forests help veterans like me find our way home
The Forest Service should protect the few last big pieces of ground where the roads stop and the quiet begins, U.S. Army veteran James Barry writes.
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VoteVets @votevets.org · 23/01/2026
🚨 TUNE IN TONIGHT! VoteVets and @VetVoiceFound senior advisor Major General Paul Eaton is going one-on-one with Bill Maher for the Season 24 premiere of #RealTime. 🇺🇸 Catch the interview tonight, Friday, Jan 23, on HBO & HBO Max at 10pm ET / 7pm PT. Don't miss it!
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
TODAY: Vet Voice Foundation and 41 retired admirals, generals, and service secretaries filed an amicus brief supporting Navy veteran and US Senator Mark Kelly’s suit challenging the Defense Department’s efforts to penalize him for exercising his First Amendment right. 1/🧵
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Vet Voice engaged in many of the suits against these deployments and spoke out early and often against them. This is a huge win, but the war is not over. We will stay vigilant and will not rest.
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Our CEO @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social’s journey from student to Marine to leader of @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social shows the power of service. We are proud to be at the forefront of the fight to protect democracy and our military from being misused by the Trump administration. 🇺🇸
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
"It's a political gift to fossil fuel donors that will raise electricity bills for U.S. households and increase our risk of blackouts." - @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and CEO of Vet Voice Foundation.
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