We may no longer belong to an active unit, but that sense of duty – to protect, to serve our communities, to uphold the Constitution – never fades.

Thank you, veterans, for your continued service to the ideals and principles that we swore to defend.

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Members of the Texas National Guard arrived in Illinois on Tuesday. The President’s decision to federalize the troops received remarkable opposition at the state and local level, and represents a severe misuse of the Guard’s mission.
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The recent Quantico meeting “made it clear that this administration is working toward remaking our military into [a] politicized force, devoid of the democratic ideals that have historically made the United States strong." said @vets4amerideals.bsky.social Director Gretchen Klingler

On #ConstitutionDay, we reflect on the right to dissent—a cornerstone of American democracy. Trump’s use of the National Guard in LA & DC threatens that right, but residents are standing up to defend their cities. Read about how DC residents have stood up👇

September 11 reminds us of profound loss, but also of profound unity. We remember those taken, those who rushed toward danger, and those who served in the years that followed.

VFAI reaffirms our commitment to build a country that lives up to its highest ideals—together.

Never forget.

Four years ago today at Abbey Gate, 13 U.S. service members gave their lives protecting American personnel and Afghan allies during the withdrawal. We remember their courage, sacrifice, and selfless service.

“Veterans for American Ideals, a nonpartisan Human Rights First initiative of veterans defending democracy and human rights, strongly condemns the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C. and the federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department.”

Anthony Aguilar, a U.S. Army vet, spoke to Senator Van Hollen about the horrors he saw in Gaza. With National Whistleblower Day this week, we stand with those who risk everything to expose the truth. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWVC...

The vast majority of our uniformed service members join to serve our communities when we need them most.

This week, we reflect on what Serving Our Communities means as a servicemember and as Americans who care about our communities.

Veterans: why did you serve or chose to serve in the military?

Community Allies: how have you shown up to serve your community in the past?

Veterans for American Ideals & 8 partners sent a letter to Sec. Pete Hegseth demanding DOD fully fund Civilian Harm Mitigation programs. Cuts mean more civilian deaths, moral injury, risks to service members & weakened U.S. leadership.

This #WorldRefugeeDay @Vets4AmerIdeals & @humanrights1st is proud to advocate for the right of all people to seek safety. As U.S. policies are shutting out those in need of protection, it is more important than ever to #SupportRefugees

Today on #WorldRefugeeDay @Vets4AmerIdeals & @humanrights1st celebrates the refugees & immigrants who have served in our armed forces to uphold democratic principles here & around the world. Today and every day we must work to welcome refugees & honor their contributions.

This #WorldRefugeeDay, we celebrate how refugees represent the best of our American ideals. 🇺🇸

Emir Hadzic, born and raised in Bosnia, was inspired to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps after arriving in the U.S. as a young refugee. #USMC

This #WorldRefugeeDay, you can contribute to our Client Emergency Fund to directly support recently arrived #refugees with the things they need most: food, clothing, and shelter.

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For #WorldRefugeeDay, read our client Darwin’s story of resilience and hope after seeking safety for himself and his two sons in the U.S.: humanrightsfirst.org/library/starting-from-zero

The continued utilization of the National Guard & active duty troops to target vulnerable immigrant populations and democratic protests is a gross misuse of power.