About Face: Veterans Against the War
@vetsaboutface.bsky.social
Mobilizing the military community against U.S. wars, militarism, and imperialism - at home and abroad. Join the movement. 📎
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Thank you for bringing this to our attention! Folks can access the full text from this post at bit.ly/JAN9MNSTATEMENT
Statement on MN National Guard Activation after ICE violence
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January 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Thank you for bringing this to our attention! Folks can access the full text from this post at bit.ly/JAN9MNSTATEMENT
See link in bio for full statement. An open letter to the Minnesota National Guard mobilizing after ICE violence from post 9/11 veterans and military members. Will you turn your weapons on your communities, or will you stand with us? Veterans, follow us here and on IG for updates on what’s next.
January 9, 2026 at 9:54 PM
See link in bio for full statement. An open letter to the Minnesota National Guard mobilizing after ICE violence from post 9/11 veterans and military members. Will you turn your weapons on your communities, or will you stand with us? Veterans, follow us here and on IG for updates on what’s next.
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Defend Democracy & National Sovereignty!
No US Occupation of Venezuela!
Join GGJ tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7 at 1 PM PT/ 4 PM EST for a Social Movement Briefing on analysis and strategy with International Allies from the Global South.
RSVP: bit.ly/GGJVenezuela
No US Occupation of Venezuela!
Join GGJ tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7 at 1 PM PT/ 4 PM EST for a Social Movement Briefing on analysis and strategy with International Allies from the Global South.
RSVP: bit.ly/GGJVenezuela
January 6, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Defend Democracy & National Sovereignty!
No US Occupation of Venezuela!
Join GGJ tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7 at 1 PM PT/ 4 PM EST for a Social Movement Briefing on analysis and strategy with International Allies from the Global South.
RSVP: bit.ly/GGJVenezuela
No US Occupation of Venezuela!
Join GGJ tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7 at 1 PM PT/ 4 PM EST for a Social Movement Briefing on analysis and strategy with International Allies from the Global South.
RSVP: bit.ly/GGJVenezuela
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@vetsaboutface.bsky.social featured in the introduction to the latest episode, sharing anecdotes from the recent uptick in enlisted folks wondering what to do about the orders they've been given.
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Bigger Than Me - This American Life
When history comes knocking, you have to figure out what to do.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
@vetsaboutface.bsky.social featured in the introduction to the latest episode, sharing anecdotes from the recent uptick in enlisted folks wondering what to do about the orders they've been given.
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This week: Jad Abumrad tells the story of the "ideological genealogy” of Fela Kuti’s anti-colonial politics — his mother.
Bigger Than Me
When history comes knocking, you have to figure out what to do.
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Prologue: Brittany’s job is to answer anonymous calls...
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December 8, 2025 at 3:00 AM
This #GivingTuesday, give to an org that refuses to stand down. For 2 decades, About Face #veterans have been at the front lines against #military occupation, and we remain firm in our dedication to justice and freedom. 📷Donate at aboutfaceveterans.org/donate to support our work!
December 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
This #GivingTuesday, give to an org that refuses to stand down. For 2 decades, About Face #veterans have been at the front lines against #military occupation, and we remain firm in our dedication to justice and freedom. 📷Donate at aboutfaceveterans.org/donate to support our work!
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@vetsaboutface.bsky.social wanted to share some photos I took from the Vets Say No Rally at Union Station in DC last week. Feel free to use them for whatever you want - www.flickr.com/photos/jason...
Vets Say No Rally - Union Station - DC
On Veterans Day (November 11, 2025), hundreds of veterans and supporters gathered under the banner “Vets Say No” in cities such as Washington D.C., Baltimore, Gulfport (Mississippi), Chicago, Los Ange...
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November 18, 2025 at 12:13 AM
@vetsaboutface.bsky.social wanted to share some photos I took from the Vets Say No Rally at Union Station in DC last week. Feel free to use them for whatever you want - www.flickr.com/photos/jason...
If you’re a member of the military who is morally conflicted by your service or know someone who is, you’re not alone. bit.ly/MilOptions
#dutytodisobey #military #veterans #righttorefuse #marines #SmedleyButler
#dutytodisobey #military #veterans #righttorefuse #marines #SmedleyButler
November 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
If you’re a member of the military who is morally conflicted by your service or know someone who is, you’re not alone. bit.ly/MilOptions
#dutytodisobey #military #veterans #righttorefuse #marines #SmedleyButler
#dutytodisobey #military #veterans #righttorefuse #marines #SmedleyButler
While #MarinesCorps recruits are educated on Smedley’s career in the #military, they are not taught of how he advocated for #peace and against war profiteering in his post-military life.
November 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
While #MarinesCorps recruits are educated on Smedley’s career in the #military, they are not taught of how he advocated for #peace and against war profiteering in his post-military life.
This week, our #DutytoDisobey series returns, highlighting #SmedleyButler, who dedicated his retirement to speaking out against the war machine.
November 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
This week, our #DutytoDisobey series returns, highlighting #SmedleyButler, who dedicated his retirement to speaking out against the war machine.
“This is just not what any of us signed up for, and it's so out of the scope of normal operations,” says J, a member of the Ohio National Guard.
#RightToRefuse #VetsSayNo
#NoICE #NoCuts #NoOccupation www.npr.org/2025/11/10/n...
#RightToRefuse #VetsSayNo
#NoICE #NoCuts #NoOccupation www.npr.org/2025/11/10/n...
In an encrypted group chat, National Guard members question Trump deployments
As President Trump's call for National Guard deployments rings out across the U.S., a small contingent of Ohio guard members is quietly expressing concern in an encrypted group chat.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
“This is just not what any of us signed up for, and it's so out of the scope of normal operations,” says J, a member of the Ohio National Guard.
#RightToRefuse #VetsSayNo
#NoICE #NoCuts #NoOccupation www.npr.org/2025/11/10/n...
#RightToRefuse #VetsSayNo
#NoICE #NoCuts #NoOccupation www.npr.org/2025/11/10/n...
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Trump’s deployment of troops to Portland is a dangerous escalation of authoritarianism. Now is the time to find our own ways of standing up and fighting back to preserve our democracy. Fellow vets: we need you to muster. And those serving: you can refuse an unlawful order as you may receive it.
September 29, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Trump’s deployment of troops to Portland is a dangerous escalation of authoritarianism. Now is the time to find our own ways of standing up and fighting back to preserve our democracy. Fellow vets: we need you to muster. And those serving: you can refuse an unlawful order as you may receive it.
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🚨 Why US military veterans are sailing to Gaza with the Global Sumud Flotilla
"I served in Afghanistan in 2009," @vetsaboutface.bsky.social member Zue Jernstedt told me @therealnews.com "I feel like it's my duty now to stand up against imperialism, because I was a foot soldier of imperialism"
"I served in Afghanistan in 2009," @vetsaboutface.bsky.social member Zue Jernstedt told me @therealnews.com "I feel like it's my duty now to stand up against imperialism, because I was a foot soldier of imperialism"
September 13, 2025 at 12:52 AM
🚨 Why US military veterans are sailing to Gaza with the Global Sumud Flotilla
"I served in Afghanistan in 2009," @vetsaboutface.bsky.social member Zue Jernstedt told me @therealnews.com "I feel like it's my duty now to stand up against imperialism, because I was a foot soldier of imperialism"
"I served in Afghanistan in 2009," @vetsaboutface.bsky.social member Zue Jernstedt told me @therealnews.com "I feel like it's my duty now to stand up against imperialism, because I was a foot soldier of imperialism"
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For members of the military who are considering resisting deployment and refusing to be wielded and weaponized in support of the administration’s mass deportation agenda:
GI rights hotline: girightshotline.org/en/military-...
@vetsaboutface.bsky.social: aboutfaceveterans.org
GI rights hotline: girightshotline.org/en/military-...
@vetsaboutface.bsky.social: aboutfaceveterans.org
September 9, 2025 at 11:28 PM
For members of the military who are considering resisting deployment and refusing to be wielded and weaponized in support of the administration’s mass deportation agenda:
GI rights hotline: girightshotline.org/en/military-...
@vetsaboutface.bsky.social: aboutfaceveterans.org
GI rights hotline: girightshotline.org/en/military-...
@vetsaboutface.bsky.social: aboutfaceveterans.org
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For my latest, I talked with counter-recruiter Rory Fanning about how we should communicate with National Guard troops deployed in US cities, and how we might counter ICE's current recruiting blitz.
What Do We Say When the Soldiers Come?
"There is no honor in this mission," says counter-recruiter Rory Fanning.
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September 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
For my latest, I talked with counter-recruiter Rory Fanning about how we should communicate with National Guard troops deployed in US cities, and how we might counter ICE's current recruiting blitz.
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“You are not alone!” I told military members questioning the morality of their orders to deploy to Chicago. @vetsaboutface.bsky.social can connect you with veterans like me who chose to resist. Read more from the press conference and other About Face members.
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Veterans speak out against proposed deployment of National Guard in Chicago
Members of About Face: Veterans Against the War call on Gov. JB Pritzker to direct the Illinois National Guard not to report to Chicago if President Donald Trump orders them to be activated in the pre...
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September 6, 2025 at 3:23 PM
“You are not alone!” I told military members questioning the morality of their orders to deploy to Chicago. @vetsaboutface.bsky.social can connect you with veterans like me who chose to resist. Read more from the press conference and other About Face members.
chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/09...
chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/09...
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🚨 New from me. Yesterday, I spoke with two US military veterans and members of @vetsaboutface.bsky.social who are sailing with the Global Sumud Flotilla. A few hours later, a drone bombed the flotilla's main vessel....
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Why US veterans are sailing to Gaza with the Global Sumud Flotilla
Including over 50 vessels, delegations from at least 44 countries, and activists, organizers, and people of conscience from around the world, the Global Sumud Flotilla is the largest maritime mission ...
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September 9, 2025 at 1:33 PM
🚨 New from me. Yesterday, I spoke with two US military veterans and members of @vetsaboutface.bsky.social who are sailing with the Global Sumud Flotilla. A few hours later, a drone bombed the flotilla's main vessel....
@therealnews.com
therealnews.com/us-veterans-...
@therealnews.com
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I've been disconnected from my military service for a while, and I am looking forward to organizing with @vetsaboutface.bsky.social to use my experience as a veteran to help current military members find ways to resist a continued fascist takeover and unjust/immoral orders.
For my latest, I talked with counter-recruiter Rory Fanning about how we should communicate with National Guard troops deployed in US cities, and how we might counter ICE's current recruiting blitz.
What Do We Say When the Soldiers Come?
"There is no honor in this mission," says counter-recruiter Rory Fanning.
organizingmythoughts.org
September 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I've been disconnected from my military service for a while, and I am looking forward to organizing with @vetsaboutface.bsky.social to use my experience as a veteran to help current military members find ways to resist a continued fascist takeover and unjust/immoral orders.
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Including over 50 vessels, delegations from at least 44 countries, and activists, organizers, and people of conscience from around the world, the Global Sumud Flotilla is the largest maritime mission in history to break Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip.
Why US veterans are sailing to Gaza with the Global Sumud Flotilla
Including over 50 vessels, delegations from at least 44 countries, and activists, organizers, and people of conscience from around the world, the Global Sumud Flotilla is the largest maritime mission ...
therealnews.com
September 8, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Including over 50 vessels, delegations from at least 44 countries, and activists, organizers, and people of conscience from around the world, the Global Sumud Flotilla is the largest maritime mission in history to break Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip.
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"There is no legal, factual or moral justification for President Trump to deploy any military troops or National Guard units here in Chicago." - Joey Mogul, with MLL at yesterday's press conference with @vetsaboutface.bsky.social
Veterans speak out against proposed deployment of National Guard in Chicago
Members of About Face: Veterans Against the War call on Gov. JB Pritzker to direct the Illinois National Guard not to report to Chicago if President Donald Trump orders them to be activated in the pre...
chicago.suntimes.com
September 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
"There is no legal, factual or moral justification for President Trump to deploy any military troops or National Guard units here in Chicago." - Joey Mogul, with MLL at yesterday's press conference with @vetsaboutface.bsky.social
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"There is a whole community of veterans willing to support military service members questioning their mission. To the soldiers and airmen deployed on the streets of DC today: you are not alone. You have rights, and you have a duty to stand up for what you know is right." @vetsaboutface.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
"There is a whole community of veterans willing to support military service members questioning their mission. To the soldiers and airmen deployed on the streets of DC today: you are not alone. You have rights, and you have a duty to stand up for what you know is right." @vetsaboutface.bsky.social
If you’re a veteran or current service member concerned about Palestine, sign our petition demanding an arms embargo now: bit.ly/vetsforarmsembargo
August 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
If you’re a veteran or current service member concerned about Palestine, sign our petition demanding an arms embargo now: bit.ly/vetsforarmsembargo
We as #veterans and #military know firsthand that the military industrial complex profits from war and suffering, and the genocide in #Palestine is no exception. Join us for a special series to highlight the role of US mercenaries and contractors in the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
August 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
We as #veterans and #military know firsthand that the military industrial complex profits from war and suffering, and the genocide in #Palestine is no exception. Join us for a special series to highlight the role of US mercenaries and contractors in the ongoing genocide in Gaza.