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Our public lands are our common ground.
When Sen. Mike Lee pushed to sell them off to billionaire developers, Veterans, ranchers, anglers, and everyday Americans stood together and stopped him.
Because this land isn’t for sale—it’s part of who we are. And we’re not done fighting for it.
When Sen. Mike Lee pushed to sell them off to billionaire developers, Veterans, ranchers, anglers, and everyday Americans stood together and stopped him.
Because this land isn’t for sale—it’s part of who we are. And we’re not done fighting for it.
Did the Hegseth boat strikes violate the Geneva Conventions? What is the legal definition of a war crime? What law governs? Here’s the law behind the alleged “kill everyone” order...
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December 2, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Did the Hegseth boat strikes violate the Geneva Conventions? What is the legal definition of a war crime? What law governs? Here’s the law behind the alleged “kill everyone” order...
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Happy Thanksgiving from Vet Voice Foundation!
We are thankful for the veteran voices advocating for our communities and a better future. Wishing you a day of peace and gratitude!
We are thankful for the veteran voices advocating for our communities and a better future. Wishing you a day of peace and gratitude!
November 27, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from Vet Voice Foundation!
We are thankful for the veteran voices advocating for our communities and a better future. Wishing you a day of peace and gratitude!
We are thankful for the veteran voices advocating for our communities and a better future. Wishing you a day of peace and gratitude!
At a DC roundtable with Congressman Mark Takano & Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Vet Voice Foundation's Kayla Williams warned that the current rollback of VA services isn't just budget cuts—she says it's part of a larger Project 2025 plan "to chip away at the role of government as a force for good."
November 6, 2025 at 10:34 PM
At a DC roundtable with Congressman Mark Takano & Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Vet Voice Foundation's Kayla Williams warned that the current rollback of VA services isn't just budget cuts—she says it's part of a larger Project 2025 plan "to chip away at the role of government as a force for good."
Vet Voice Foundation CEO Janessa Goldbeck warns a new Pentagon order is "an attempt by the president to normalize a national, militarized police force."
She fears it could be used to "suppress turnout and disrupt the fair operation of elections."
She fears it could be used to "suppress turnout and disrupt the fair operation of elections."
October 29, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Vet Voice Foundation CEO Janessa Goldbeck warns a new Pentagon order is "an attempt by the president to normalize a national, militarized police force."
She fears it could be used to "suppress turnout and disrupt the fair operation of elections."
She fears it could be used to "suppress turnout and disrupt the fair operation of elections."
"We have to draw a line in the sand, respectfully, firmly, and without equivocation. This is not normal. This is not American, and this is not what the military is for," said Janessa Goldbeck, a Marine Corps veteran and the CEO of Vet Voice Foundation.
October 16, 2025 at 9:41 PM
"We have to draw a line in the sand, respectfully, firmly, and without equivocation. This is not normal. This is not American, and this is not what the military is for," said Janessa Goldbeck, a Marine Corps veteran and the CEO of Vet Voice Foundation.
“That’s my biggest fear. Somebody mistakenly pulls a trigger... and that causes an escalation that then creates even more pretext for the President to militarize further or take a more aggressive step.” - Janessa Goldbeck, Marine Corps veteran and CEO of the Vet Voice Foundation.
October 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
“That’s my biggest fear. Somebody mistakenly pulls a trigger... and that causes an escalation that then creates even more pretext for the President to militarize further or take a more aggressive step.” - Janessa Goldbeck, Marine Corps veteran and CEO of the Vet Voice Foundation.
Today, Vet Voice Foundation's Janessa Goldbeck and Paul Eaton were among former military briefing Governor JB Pritzker on Trump's continuing threats against the people of Illinois, and the dangers of his Federalizing the National Guard for that purpose.
October 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Today, Vet Voice Foundation's Janessa Goldbeck and Paul Eaton were among former military briefing Governor JB Pritzker on Trump's continuing threats against the people of Illinois, and the dangers of his Federalizing the National Guard for that purpose.
Janessa Goldbeck, a Marine veteran and CEO of Vet Voice Foundation, says Trump's SecDef Hegseth is more focused on "stoking grievance than strengthening the force," adding that he is wasting taxpayer dollars on a "cartoonish" idea of toughness.
September 30, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Janessa Goldbeck, a Marine veteran and CEO of Vet Voice Foundation, says Trump's SecDef Hegseth is more focused on "stoking grievance than strengthening the force," adding that he is wasting taxpayer dollars on a "cartoonish" idea of toughness.
"Your stories are the most powerful tool that we have." For National Public Lands Day, @SenatorHeinrich and @RepHuffman joined veterans and advocates to celebrate recent conservation wins and highlight the ongoing threats to America's public lands.
September 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
"Your stories are the most powerful tool that we have." For National Public Lands Day, @SenatorHeinrich and @RepHuffman joined veterans and advocates to celebrate recent conservation wins and highlight the ongoing threats to America's public lands.
Join the Public Lands Day Virtual Rally today, September 24 at 2 p.m. ET, hosted by the Vet Voice Foundation and others. This town hall will unite veterans, military families, and advocates to discuss the importance of America's public lands.
Public Lands Day Virtual Rally
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September 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Join the Public Lands Day Virtual Rally today, September 24 at 2 p.m. ET, hosted by the Vet Voice Foundation and others. This town hall will unite veterans, military families, and advocates to discuss the importance of America's public lands.
Marine Corps veteran and VVF CEO Janessa Goldbeck addressed the Judiciary Committee's Immigration Subcommittee, opposing National Guard involvement in immigration enforcement due to concerns over military resource misuse, erosion of readiness, and risks to American freedoms.
September 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Marine Corps veteran and VVF CEO Janessa Goldbeck addressed the Judiciary Committee's Immigration Subcommittee, opposing National Guard involvement in immigration enforcement due to concerns over military resource misuse, erosion of readiness, and risks to American freedoms.
Join Senator TammyDuckworth & Vet Voice CEO Janessa Goldbeck for a crucial virtual event tonight at 6 PM ET! They'll discuss threats to our democracy, national security, and why veterans are essential to the fight.
RSVP @ vvfnd.org/sep16
#DefendTheConstitution
RSVP @ vvfnd.org/sep16
#DefendTheConstitution
September 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Join Senator TammyDuckworth & Vet Voice CEO Janessa Goldbeck for a crucial virtual event tonight at 6 PM ET! They'll discuss threats to our democracy, national security, and why veterans are essential to the fight.
RSVP @ vvfnd.org/sep16
#DefendTheConstitution
RSVP @ vvfnd.org/sep16
#DefendTheConstitution
Rear Adm. (Ret.) Donald J. Guter, former Navy JAG: "If someone is retreating, where’s the ‘imminent threat’ then? Where’s the ‘self-defense’? They are gone if they ever existed — which I don’t think they did."
READ MORE: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/10/u...
READ MORE: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/10/u...
September 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Rear Adm. (Ret.) Donald J. Guter, former Navy JAG: "If someone is retreating, where’s the ‘imminent threat’ then? Where’s the ‘self-defense’? They are gone if they ever existed — which I don’t think they did."
READ MORE: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/10/u...
READ MORE: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/10/u...
BREAKING: Internal National Guard documents warn Trump deployment creating fear among public while troops feel "shame" over their role.
READ MORE: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
READ MORE: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
September 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
BREAKING: Internal National Guard documents warn Trump deployment creating fear among public while troops feel "shame" over their role.
READ MORE: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
READ MORE: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
A group of retired senior military officers and the Vet Voice Foundation have filed a legal brief opposing Trump's decision to federalize the California National Guard and deploy federal troops to Los Angeles. This illegal deployment endangers our military and our democracy.
September 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
A group of retired senior military officers and the Vet Voice Foundation have filed a legal brief opposing Trump's decision to federalize the California National Guard and deploy federal troops to Los Angeles. This illegal deployment endangers our military and our democracy.
Vet Voice Foundation CEO, @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social, denounced Trump’s “steady march” to using the military as a “partisan tool,” calling the new executive order the “most dangerous step yet” by the president.
“It’s a blueprint to use America’s military forces to police our own citizens."
“It’s a blueprint to use America’s military forces to police our own citizens."
September 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Vet Voice Foundation CEO, @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social, denounced Trump’s “steady march” to using the military as a “partisan tool,” calling the new executive order the “most dangerous step yet” by the president.
“It’s a blueprint to use America’s military forces to police our own citizens."
“It’s a blueprint to use America’s military forces to police our own citizens."
"Rolling back the Roadless Rule isn’t about safety — it’s about clearing the way for corporate logging and drilling that put our people, our lands, and our security at risk." -Janessa Goldbeck, Marine Corps veteran, CEO of Vet Voice Foundation
READ MORE: earthjustice.org/press/2025/t...
READ MORE: earthjustice.org/press/2025/t...
August 27, 2025 at 5:41 PM
"Rolling back the Roadless Rule isn’t about safety — it’s about clearing the way for corporate logging and drilling that put our people, our lands, and our security at risk." -Janessa Goldbeck, Marine Corps veteran, CEO of Vet Voice Foundation
READ MORE: earthjustice.org/press/2025/t...
READ MORE: earthjustice.org/press/2025/t...
Today #NPS turns 109!
Our national parks generate $55B for local economies and 415K+ jobs — including for thousands of veterans. When parks suffer from budget cuts and staff shortages, communities and veterans lose.
Fully fund and staff NPS.
#ProtectEveryPark #ProtectOurParks
Our national parks generate $55B for local economies and 415K+ jobs — including for thousands of veterans. When parks suffer from budget cuts and staff shortages, communities and veterans lose.
Fully fund and staff NPS.
#ProtectEveryPark #ProtectOurParks
August 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Today #NPS turns 109!
Our national parks generate $55B for local economies and 415K+ jobs — including for thousands of veterans. When parks suffer from budget cuts and staff shortages, communities and veterans lose.
Fully fund and staff NPS.
#ProtectEveryPark #ProtectOurParks
Our national parks generate $55B for local economies and 415K+ jobs — including for thousands of veterans. When parks suffer from budget cuts and staff shortages, communities and veterans lose.
Fully fund and staff NPS.
#ProtectEveryPark #ProtectOurParks
With attacks on our public lands ever present, we sat down with recently-retired National Park Service wildlife biologist and U.S. Army veteran, Danny Boiano, to talk about our #CommonGround — our nation's public lands.
#NotOneAcre #PublicLandsInPublicHands
#NotOneAcre #PublicLandsInPublicHands
August 21, 2025 at 7:57 PM
With attacks on our public lands ever present, we sat down with recently-retired National Park Service wildlife biologist and U.S. Army veteran, Danny Boiano, to talk about our #CommonGround — our nation's public lands.
#NotOneAcre #PublicLandsInPublicHands
#NotOneAcre #PublicLandsInPublicHands
“Climate change is a threat multiplier. That’s not just my opinion — it’s the stated position of the Department of Defense, going back decades.” - MG (Ret.) Paul Eaton, Vet Voice Foundation
Rolling back protections isn’t just anti-science. It’s anti-security.
MORE: www.stripes.com/opinion/2025...
Rolling back protections isn’t just anti-science. It’s anti-security.
MORE: www.stripes.com/opinion/2025...
August 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
“Climate change is a threat multiplier. That’s not just my opinion — it’s the stated position of the Department of Defense, going back decades.” - MG (Ret.) Paul Eaton, Vet Voice Foundation
Rolling back protections isn’t just anti-science. It’s anti-security.
MORE: www.stripes.com/opinion/2025...
Rolling back protections isn’t just anti-science. It’s anti-security.
MORE: www.stripes.com/opinion/2025...
NEW: Trump Sends Troops Into DC + Trump Politicizing the Military — Vet Voice Foundation CEO Janessa Goldbeck joins Chuck Todd to talk about the risks of using the military for domestic policing and what it means for our democracy.
MORE: janessagoldbeck.substack.com/p/trump-send...
MORE: janessagoldbeck.substack.com/p/trump-send...
August 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
NEW: Trump Sends Troops Into DC + Trump Politicizing the Military — Vet Voice Foundation CEO Janessa Goldbeck joins Chuck Todd to talk about the risks of using the military for domestic policing and what it means for our democracy.
MORE: janessagoldbeck.substack.com/p/trump-send...
MORE: janessagoldbeck.substack.com/p/trump-send...
Military voters face mounting barriers.
In testimony at Sen. Padilla’s hearing, Vet Voice Foundation CEO @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social put it clearly:
“If a service member votes on time, their vote should count. Period.”
In testimony at Sen. Padilla’s hearing, Vet Voice Foundation CEO @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social put it clearly:
“If a service member votes on time, their vote should count. Period.”
August 1, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Military voters face mounting barriers.
In testimony at Sen. Padilla’s hearing, Vet Voice Foundation CEO @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social put it clearly:
“If a service member votes on time, their vote should count. Period.”
In testimony at Sen. Padilla’s hearing, Vet Voice Foundation CEO @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social put it clearly:
“If a service member votes on time, their vote should count. Period.”
Military voters face real barriers—long deployments, unpredictable mail, and strict absentee rules.
At a Senate hearing led by @padilla.senate.gov, Vet Voice Foundion CEO & USMC Veteran @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social said it best:
“These laws help all voters… but they’re under coordinated attack.”
At a Senate hearing led by @padilla.senate.gov, Vet Voice Foundion CEO & USMC Veteran @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social said it best:
“These laws help all voters… but they’re under coordinated attack.”
July 31, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Military voters face real barriers—long deployments, unpredictable mail, and strict absentee rules.
At a Senate hearing led by @padilla.senate.gov, Vet Voice Foundion CEO & USMC Veteran @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social said it best:
“These laws help all voters… but they’re under coordinated attack.”
At a Senate hearing led by @padilla.senate.gov, Vet Voice Foundion CEO & USMC Veteran @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social said it best:
“These laws help all voters… but they’re under coordinated attack.”
Our public lands are our common ground.
When Sen. Mike Lee pushed to sell them off to billionaire developers, Veterans, ranchers, anglers, and everyday Americans stood together and stopped him.
Because this land isn’t for sale—it’s part of who we are. And we’re not done fighting for it.
When Sen. Mike Lee pushed to sell them off to billionaire developers, Veterans, ranchers, anglers, and everyday Americans stood together and stopped him.
Because this land isn’t for sale—it’s part of who we are. And we’re not done fighting for it.
July 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Our public lands are our common ground.
When Sen. Mike Lee pushed to sell them off to billionaire developers, Veterans, ranchers, anglers, and everyday Americans stood together and stopped him.
Because this land isn’t for sale—it’s part of who we are. And we’re not done fighting for it.
When Sen. Mike Lee pushed to sell them off to billionaire developers, Veterans, ranchers, anglers, and everyday Americans stood together and stopped him.
Because this land isn’t for sale—it’s part of who we are. And we’re not done fighting for it.
Teddy Roosevelt: veteran, patriot, conservationist
July 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Teddy Roosevelt: veteran, patriot, conservationist