VFP Chapter 110

Veterans For Peace
"8 years ago on this day i signed an 8 year contract with the US Army. i spent about 3 1/2 years on active duty out of my 6 in the Guard. (mostly state active duty never deployed overseas) I spent the last two years in the IRR, yesterday was my very last day.
I joined the Army to help people and to get money for college and because i didn't know what else to do. I met my best friends in the world, and made friendships that have lasted years and distance, stronger than friendships from childhood. i was lucky to have great leaders in my unit that i learned a lot of valuable medical / mental health / combat life support training from
As someone who deeply cares about the troops and individuals currently serving, as well as innocent people in other countries and this country, i feel it's my responsibility to tell you it's a GREAT day to not reenlist, as US Congress is making moves to integrate the Israeli Occupation Forces with the US military...
We shouldnt be in West Asia / "Middle east" at all and the war in Iraq was a lie just like the war in Iran
Free Palestine and F**K the feds, end US global imperialism and zionism. Cheers to being all done with Army proudly served e4 mafia 2018-2026 and not done yet, i want recruiters out of our schools and i want junior enlisted soldiers especially to be safe and informed about what they're involved with"
Conscientious Objector / GI Rights Hotline:
877-447-4487
- Julia, Veterans For Peace
https://www.facebook.com/veteransforpeace/posts/pfbid02sjTsZfFWxetiXuiJ7dAXaDnffvH5i2193wHkYLj9gna4UGX52pmJg8ZyeQSV1Js8l

"8 years ago on this day i signed an 8 year contract with the US Army. i spent about 3 1/2 years on active duty out of my 6 in the Guard. (mostly state active duty never deployed overseas) I spent the last two years in the IRR, yesterday was my very last day.

I joined the Army to help people and to get money for college and because i didn't know what else to do. I met my best friends in the world, and made friendships that have lasted years and distance, stronger than friendships from childhood. i was lucky to have great leaders in my unit that i learned a lot of valuable medical / mental health / combat life support training from

As someone who deeply cares about the troops and individuals currently serving, as well as innocent people in other countries and this country, i feel it's my responsibility to tell you it's a GREAT day to not reenlist, as US Congress is making moves to integrate the Israeli Occupation Forces with the US military...

We shouldnt be in West Asia / "Middle east" at all and the war in Iraq was a lie just like the war in Iran

Free Palestine and F**K the feds, end US global imperialism and zionism. Cheers to being all done with Army proudly served e4 mafia 2018-2026 and not done yet, i want recruiters out of our schools and i want junior enlisted soldiers especially to be safe and informed about what they're involved with"

Conscientious Objector / GI Rights Hotline:
877-447-4487

- Julia, Veterans For Peace

A real policy push has emerged in the United States to extend certain legal protections to Americans who serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). In 2024, members of Congress introduced H.R. 8445, a bill that would amend federal law “to provide for the eligibility of United States citizens who serve in the Israeli Defense Forces for certain protections relating to such service.”
Under current law, US veterans’ benefits are tied to service in the US armed forces. The statutory definition of “veteran” appears at 38 USC § 101(2) and limits eligibility to those who served in U.S. military forces or narrow statutory exceptions. The proposal in H.R. 8445 would move away from that framework.
WHO IS PUSHING FOR IT AND WHAT THEY ARE SAYING
https://www.military.com/feature/2026/04/19/emerging-push-extend-some-us-benefits-idf-soldiers.html?taid=69ea341d7f2a6a0001b1717b&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&fbclid=IwY2xjawRbY2RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeEPj9QhcsqLP4oCOqeqpJeyY6hFMGVT_hj3KKGBwXU69naEJ-eFWunyw0VqA_aem_-dVeRnKIOay__sFYqeG50g

The Emerging Push to Extend Some US Benefits to IDF Soldiers Some U.S. lawmakers seek protections for Americans serving in the IDF, raising questions about fairness since U.S. benefits traditionally depend on service to the United States.

Military families say: “We cannot afford another War”
Leaders take us to war. Our families pay the price. We say no more war.
MFSO members after Capital Hill action on 4/20/26: Rosie Clemans-Cope, Nancy Lessin, Pat Alviso, Jeff Merrick, and Laurie Loving.
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Military families say: “We cannot afford another War”

Leaders take us to war. Our families pay the price. We say no more war.

MFSO members after Capital Hill action on 4/20/26: Rosie Clemans-Cope, Nancy Lessin, Pat Alviso, Jeff Merrick, and Laurie Loving.

Stop the WAR in DC 04-20-26 https://www.facebook.com/VeteransForPeaceSonomaCounty/posts/pfbid07TMyy1QDgdnnVotVUcVRk5qxrkQNpmKTTxpQfMLaGoMbGtd57Z4zJrPwo87fPTiXl

Some folks asked for information about the upcoming counter recruitment webinar, which will feature a presentation by the organizer of the student walkouts at Cabrillo HS, a local student, and other presenters.. Below is the information you need to register for this Saturday's workshop at 11 am on Zoom. See you there!

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SwpHVTIYS4-QUhw_CTLxpA #/registration

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🟢 TOOLKIT EYES ON GAZA! EYES ON THE FLOTILLA! GREEN ACTIONS TOOLKIT for the Global Sumud Flotilla ⭐ Slide decks to support U.S. Veterans and those aboard the Ohwayla! ⭐ We created slide decks for Instagram/social media to amplify support for U.S. veterans and everyone aboard the Ohwayla! Use the images...