We’ll deport you. But we’ll draft you first. I’m a proud vet. That’s exactly why I won’t stay silent. Full piece → Guardians of Truth [link] tinyurl.com/y8nafsd3
#VeteranVoices #GuardiansOfTruth #SelectiveService
Being of service is one of the most fulfilling, life-giving roles we can play. I’ve realized that what I do for others, I do for myself. This isn't just activism; it's a lifeline. #OnOffense #DemocracyInAction #ProDemocracy #VeteranVoices #CommunityPower
🪖 Seated in his wheelchair, Vietnam vet Michael Fugere asks the question everyone is thinking: “Where do we go from here?” Catch his full story → https://tinyurl.com/2ajaa9hn #NoKings #WasillaAK #VeteranVoices #ProtestVoices #CivicEngagement #Alaska #NoKingsRally #Alaska
🪖 Seated in his wheelchair, Vietnam vet Michael Fugere asks the question everyone is thinking: “Where do we go from here?” Catch his full story → tinyurl.com/2ajaa9hn
#NoKings #WasillaAK #VeteranVoices #ProtestVoices #CivicEngagement #Alaska #NoKingsRally #Alaska
Meet the Facilitator: Randy Evans
CAF Reservist since 1973 with The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s), with tours in Egypt, Syria & Afghanistan.
Now guiding veterans in our Victoria Writing Group—helping bring their stories to life.
#VeteranVoices #CAF #WarStories
#TransVeteran #QueerVeteran #LGBTQVeteran #TransArtist #QueerArt #Identity #Pride #VeteranVoices #humanmade #noai
They told us 18 troops were hurt in Iran.
The real number is 140.
An Iraq veteran and Common Defense political director just said what that means.
#IranWar #VeteranVoices
🌟 When writing, start with a single moment, not your whole story. Focus on sensory details: a sound, smell, or visual cue, like the sound of buckles clicking together on your kit. Powerful stories can grow from one scene.
#WritingTip #VeteranVoices #MilitaryStories #WarStories
Trump's PAC is fundraising using a photo of a flag-draped casket from last week's dignified transfer of fallen soldiers.
Our Georgia organizer, an Air Force veteran, heard about it and didn't hold back.
"Just so he can sell a damn hat." #HonorTheFallen #VeteranVoices
One day it's regime change.
The next it's a nuclear facility that was supposedly already destroyed.
Iraq veteran and Common Defense political director just asked what this war is actually for.
#IranWar #VeteranVoices
A vet just used Harry Truman and the atomic bomb to respond to Trump's "feel it in my bones" war strategy.
It did not go the way Trump's supporters would hope.
#IranWar #VeteranVoices
Following recent encounters with Iranian missiles, a U.S. soldier expresses fear for their safety and a shift in support away from Trump. #MilitaryNews #IranTensions #USElection #VeteranVoices #BreakingNews
Many early accounts of #MilitaryLife by Canadian women were personal letters & diary entries. These reflections now enrich Canada’s #MilitaryHistory. Powerful narratives often start with a simple act of writing.
#WomenWhoServe #WomenInTheCAF #VeteranVoices #IWD2026
9/13 We’re tired of being the 1% asked to carry every foreign policy gamble. We’re tired of watching people who never deploy talk casually about “acceptable losses.” We know exactly who those losses are. #VeteranVoices #WarWeariness
Senator Tim Sheehy Physically Escalates Protester Removal, Then Breaks a U.S. Army Veteran’s Arm
Senator Tim Sheehy just redefined “bipartisan cooperation” by hopping into law enforcement duty at a Senate hearing — while Capitol Police were already present. #SenateDrama #SheehyGate #VeteranVoices
#CanadianVeteran Lee Towndrow, founder of The Veteran Farmers Movement reflects something many veterans discover over time: telling their stories doesn’t just preserve history, it helps others understand the realities of service.
#VeteranVoices #CAF #MilitaryStories #WarStories
John Appleby, a participant in War Stories Society’s Veterans’ Writing Workshop, is the author of Night Runners of the Winter Seas — a gripping novel shaped by resilience and lived experience.
Amazon: bit.ly/3MTzUQG
#VeteranAuthor #VeteranVoices #WarStoriesSociety #CAF
John, Judy, Jeff & facilitator Randy gather for the Veterans’ Writing Workshop (#VictoriaBC) each month to write, reflect, and support one another. Different branches. Different eras. Shared commitment to telling their stories.
#VeteranVoices #EveryStoryMatters #CAF #WritingCommunity
“The Cost Was Paid” is my veteran spoken rap calling out red tape, rating cuts and the VA, reminding people the oath never expired and the cost was already paid. For every vet still carrying the weight. #VeteranVoices #HipHop
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🎙️ Today The H-Train show 11am ET: Gold Star Daughter Mallory Crabtree—honors nurse, mission-driven, honoring her fallen father. 🇺🇸💛
#GoldStar #VeteranVoices #HonorTheFallen
When writing about your experiences, start with something tangible—an object, a place, or a routine. This invites readers in without the need for explanation. Meaning can emerge later.
#WritingTip #VeteranWriting #Storytelling #WritingPractice #VeteranVoices #StoriesThatMatter
As a Navy veteran, I’ve seen how political decisions harm real people. This happened in Trump’s first term and history is repeating itself. We deserve truth and accountability.
#HumanRights #Accountability #VeteranVoices #RadiantMinds
Your commitment to confronting these issues remains a vital voice in the conversation. Once accessible, I look forward to contributing thoughtfully. What drives your focus on this particular angle?
#AntiFascism #VeteranVoices
My oath didn’t expire. It was to defend the Constitution, not a person. That oath guides me now in civic spaces, holding leaders accountable. #VeteranVoices #DutyContinues
Now, Sen. Mark Kelly faces possible recall and court‑martial for saying troops should refuse illegal orders. This isn’t just politics; it’s a test of how far military law reaches into civic speech. #AccountabilityNow #VeteranVoices
In uniform, we’re taught: obey lawful orders. Not every command is lawful. Servicemembers must refuse orders that violate the Constitution, UCMJ, or human rights. #DutyContinues #VeteranVoices
This lawsuit is about more than pensions. It’s about whether America honors its commitments to those who serve. If benefits can be stripped retroactively, what does that say about the value we place on service & sacrifice?
#Democracy #Accountability #VeteranVoices #SIxFamilySpeaks
The lawsuit argues this reversal is unlawful & unprecedented. Once retirement is approved, rescinding it undermines trust in the institution itself.
#RuleOfLaw #VeteranVoices
We remember those who never came home, and honour those who still carry the weight of their stories.
Their courage lives on — in our memories, in our communities, and in the hope we build together. 🌺
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #VeteranVoices
POGO's @virginiajburger.bsky.social appeared at @thehill.com's #VeteranVoices Summit today. Check it out:
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#BeAnAlly, #IMSPARK, #InclusiveLeadership, #PacificIslanders, #SafeWorkspaces, #StrongerTogether, #VeteranVoices, #WorkplaceSupport
