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

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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Can the Pentagon livestream a firing squad? Nobody ever said no. No statute. No DoD policy. Nothing in AR 190-55. DOJ bans cameras at civilian executions (28 CFR 26.4). The Army has no such rule. Only the Eighth Amendment might. But the one man with standing wants to be a martyr.
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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
“Our national parks and monuments are among our country’s most precious places. These cherished spaces protect Tribal and Indigenous homelands, outdoor access, drinking water, and wildlife habitats. They sustain rural economies and support family businesses. They belong to all Americans.”
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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
Trump Strips Protections From Nearly 3 Million Acres of America’s Public Lands open.substack.com/pub/janessag...
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Trump Strips Protections From Nearly 3 Million Acres of America’s Public Lands
Veterans have fought to protect Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments before. As Trump moves to dismantle them again, a new generation is stepping up to defend them.
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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
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Supreme Court Mail-In Election Ballot Decision Impact on 1.3M Active Military, Veterans
The 5-4 decision by the Court on Monday is a blow to Republicans' efforts to alter mail-in ballot times.
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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
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BREAKING: Supreme Court Protects the Votes of Those Who Serve
A 5–4 decision affirms a simple principle: if you cast your ballot on time, your vote should count.
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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
3/3 We won’t stop fighting to protect these special places. www.americanprogress.org/article/unpr...
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Unprotecting American Lands: How Trump Is Dismantling America’s Bipartisan Conservation Legacy
In his second term, President Trump has taken action to remove protections from more than 86 million acres of public lands, threatening beloved landscapes and wildlife across the country.
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Vet Voice Foundation @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
2/3 In addition to slashing conservation agencies’ funding and purging land management jobs, President Trump is putting beloved public lands and waters across the country—and America’s conservation legacy—at risk of being permanently altered or destroyed.
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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
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How a Supreme Court case could affect military voting
A pending ruling on mail ballot deadlines could limit grace periods, raising concerns that overseas troops and military voters may face struggles.
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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
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Senator Lee’s Attempt to Fast-track Attack on Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Management Plan Fails
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  June 12, 2026 Senator Lee’s Attempt to Fast-track Attack on Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Management Plan Fails Opposition from across Utah and the nation leads to...
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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
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Air Force cites DEI ban in cancellation of wreath-laying honoring women vets
An Air Force spokesperson acknowledged that the service “declined participation in compliance with Executive Orders … and DoW guidance.”
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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
"Our study suggests that wait times are getting worse across the country, and they're getting worse in exactly the specialties our newest generation of veterans needs most — cancer care, brain and lung care, women's health, and mental health."
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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
Read the full report & see the data: VAWaitTimes.org
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VA Wait Times – Vet Voice Foundation
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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
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Bennet, Merkley, Wyden, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Block Sale of Federal Public Lands - U.S. Senator Michael Bennet
Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology, led Senators Jeff Merkle...
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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
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'We've Got Your Six' Billboards Outside Clinics Follow VA Abortion Shift
Democratic senators' efforts to overturn the VA's ending of abortion services narrowly failed earlier this year.
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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
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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
2/2 Destroying all power, water, and civilian infrastructure violates distinction, necessity, and proportionality. And even the threat to terrorize civilians is illegal under the DoD Law of War Manual. This isn’t strategy. It’s unlawful.
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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
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Veterans urge against selling public lands
JOSHUA TREE — A message to oppose sale of public lands was at the heart of a panel discussion held March 17 at Mojave Desert Land Trust headquarters.
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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
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Opinion | Abortion care ought to be available at the VA
Serra Sippel and Janessa Goldbeck: The Senate refused to unblock important health care services for veterans
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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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