PHOTOS – Florida Sons of Amvets

Washington DC 2020

**James Haley** **VA Winter Cookout** **2020**

Men at work at The
Freaky Tiki!!
Sept. 2019

From Celebration of Life for
Brother Jeff Peck
Present in Spirit

First E-Board meeting 2019
Post 26
Commander Patrick Holcombe

President Trump at 75th Anniversary of Amvets National Convention
2019 Louisville, KY

Trump signs bill at national convention 2019

Draping off S.O.A Charger 26 in memory of Squadron Comander and Department Provost Marshall Jeff Peck

Concerned Veterans News Feed

‘This is the path Shannon recommended for me.’ Watch veteran and Gold Star husband Joe Kent talk about his military career and life after serving. February 24, 2021

After a career in Army Special Forces, 11 deployments, and work in the intelligence community, Joe Kent has seen it all. His experiences in war zones have given him a unique perspective on the wars the United States is fighting and whether those wars are worth continuing. The death of his wife Shannon —a Navy... […]

What’s next for VA reform? Policy Director Juliana Heerschap details what’s on the horizon for veterans’ health care. February 17, 2021

Concerned Veterans for America has released its 2021 policy agenda , and our grassroots army is hard at work sharing our solutions to the nation’s greatest challenges. This year’s agenda is packed full of ideas for continuing to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs and ensuring veterans receive the care they were promised. We’ve been... […]

As deadline looms, CVA continues advocacy for full withdrawal from Afghanistan February 10, 2021

The deadline for withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan is approaching, and we are continuing to support that withdrawal with the latest phase of our End Endless Wars campaign. Over the next few months, we will invest in a large digital ad campaign urging President Joe Biden and his administration to fully withdraw all troops by May. The withdrawal date was established in... […]

Veterans set an example of unity, leadership February 3, 2021

A divided America can look to its veterans as an example of how to work together. Concerned Veterans of America and AMVETS disagree on a lot in terms of public policy. But our organizations are united in our desire to bring Americans together in support of the ideals of representative government. Nate Anderson, our executive... […]

CVA’s 2021 policy priorities: the mission remains January 28, 2021

When Concerned Veterans for America’s 2020 policy agenda was released, we couldn’t have imagined a global pandemic would shortly follow. Still, we were able to make great strides in the effort to end our nation’s endless wars and protect veterans’ health care options, even with all the challenges of the past year. We found many... […]

New Poll: Majority of veterans and military families want to end ‘endless wars’ January 20, 2021

In a recent poll, Concerned Veterans for America found veterans and their families are increasingly looking to draw down military engagement around the world. More than two thirds of veterans, 67 percent, voiced support for withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, up nearly 10 points (8%) from just three years ago. Similarly, 68 percent of veterans support full withdrawal from Iraq. A majority... […]

CVA’s Nate Anderson on events in the U.S. Capitol January 7, 2021

Like most of America, I am deeply troubled by the events that transpired in our nation’s capital yesterday. Peaceful transitions of power are a hallmark of our democracy and attempts to subvert it are simply indefensible. The events of yesterday do not reflect the America I fought and sacrificed for, and I suspect many veterans... […]

What CVA accomplished in 2020 December 29, 2020

To say that 2020 was a different kind of year would be an understatement. We faced unprecedented challenges as a nation. But it has been encouraging to see Americans watch out for each other while adapting to difficult circumstances. Despite these challenges, the men and women who make up the ranks of Concerned Veterans for... […]

Despite challenges posed by COVID-19, virtual town halls enabled CVA to engage lawmakers on crucial reforms December 22, 2020

No in-person events in 2020? No problem. Concerned Veterans for America adapted to the challenges of COVID-19 restrictions and regulations with more than 10 policy forums with lawmakers. While we love getting together with our supporters and activists for town halls with their representatives in Congress, 2020 provided us with a unique opportunity to bring... […]

Six stories of battle, loss, hope and the need to end America’s endless wars December 17, 2020

Our nation passed a sobering anniversary this year — we are now in our 20th year of war in Afghanistan. Deployments and engagements continue to rage in the country, as well as in Iraq, Syria, Somalia and other countries, putting our troops in danger every day. Veterans and their family members offer a unique point... […]