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Unite For Veterans Coalition @unite4vets.bsky.social · 7d

Do you know the difference between the National Guard and ICE? The National Guard are your neighbors. They are members of your community. When deployed, they are there to help the community, not harm them.

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Unite For Veterans Coalition @unite4vets.bsky.social · 7d

Do you know the difference between the National Guard and ICE? The National Guard are your neighbors. They are members of your community. When deployed, they are there to help the community, not harm them.

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Unite For Veterans Coalition @unite4vets.bsky.social · 14d

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

VA doctors warn cuts, privatization threaten veterans’ healthcare

Roughy 170 physicians and other medical workers claim Trump administration has weakened veterans’ health system. Trump officials deny their policies are hurting veterans

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Unite For Veterans Coalition @unite4vets.bsky.social · 14d

Stand up for veterans health care! Join veterans, veteran’s affairs advocates, and frontline VA health care workers by signing the Lincoln Declaration to speak out against VA staff reductions, VA privatization, and administrative overreach. lincolndeclaration.org

www.lincolndeclaration.org

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The Chamberlain Network @chamberlainvets.bsky.social · 21d

Members of our network are honoring #ConstitutionDay today by retaking their oaths. In this video, Cliff Gilmore, retakes his oath and reiterates his support for the Constitution, the foundation of our democracy. #EveryonesConstitution

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Cliff Gilmore Retakes His Oath In Honor of Constitution Day

YouTube video by The Chamberlain Network

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Unite For Veterans Coalition @unite4vets.bsky.social · 29d

We strongly condemn the recent decision by the Trump Administration to cap the size of the VA workforce and eliminate tens of thousands of jobs. It's pulling doctors, nurses, & mental health providers out of the system veterans rely on for healthcare.

www.unite4veterans.org/press/vets-c...

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Unite For Veterans Coalition @unite4vets.bsky.social · Sep 3

Bad actors target the VMF community with scams, cyber attacks & propaganda. AI will supercharge these efforts, so we’re sharing this PSA from We the Veterans. Remember – be aware, think critically & use reliable sources.
#ProtectYourSix #WeTheVeterans

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Protect Your Six – And Your Savings: AI and the Threat to the Veteran & Military Family Community

YouTube video by We The Veterans

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Unite For Veterans Coalition @unite4vets.bsky.social · Sep 1

This is a new Labor Day for veterans. Earlier this month the VA terminated its federal union contracts leaving over 350,000 employees without union protection. And moving one more step toward privatizing veteran care. @membrich.bsky.social @rollingstone.com

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Trump's VA Union Busting Is Another Step Toward Privatizing Veteran Care

The Department of Veterans Affairs is celebrating Labor Day by killing its employees' ability to unionize, another step toward privatizing care.

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Kristofer Goldsmith @krisgoldsmith85.bsky.social · Aug 31

My latest: ‘No, We’re Not Paid DNC or AIPAC Propagandists’
A full rebuttal to Taylor Lorenz’s WIRED article—and a deep dive into the costs of doing life-threatening democracy defense work without institutional support.
Read + share: onoffense.substack.com/p/taylor-lor...

No, We’re Not Paid DNC or AIPAC Propagandists

Taylor Lorenz’s WIRED article dangerously distorts the truth about pro-democracy creators and the Chorus program. Here’s what’s really going on—and what it actually takes to fight fascism in 2025.

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The Chamberlain Network @chamberlainvets.bsky.social · Aug 18

Thinking about running for office?

Before you file, join us this Wednesday for a no-BS convo with political strategist Eva Posner on what it really takes to step into public life.

Personal, practical, and packed with insights.

🗓️ Wed 8/20 | 7pm ET
🔗 Register: zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Ground Game: Should You Run? Please Don’t (Unless You Should) . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Join us for a conversation with political strategist Eva Posner for a deep dive into what you should consider if you’d like to run for office. We’ll have a candid, no-nonsense conversation about the ...

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The Chamberlain Network @chamberlainvets.bsky.social · Aug 16

The West Virginia National Guard is being sent to D.C. against the wishes of the local government. One state is, in effect, occupying another for partisan politics. We cannot allow the military to be politicized like this. Our Republic is at stake.

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · Aug 16

West Virginia Governor says he’s deploying WV National Guard to Washington DC

He says they’ll be “providing mission-essential equipment, specialized training, and approximately 300-400 skilled personnel as directed. The mission will be funded at the federal level.”

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Dropkick Murphys @dropkickmurphys.com · Aug 15

We Stand With The People Of Ukraine 🇺🇦

📹: @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social

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Unite For Veterans Coalition @unite4vets.bsky.social · Aug 15

Today is the anniversary of the fall of Kabul & the Afghan evacuation. To mark it, 2 of our members @itsapurdy.bsky.social and @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social compare how we used the military to save Afghans vs. how its being used now to hurt migrants.

www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/08/15/o...

Opinion: Military bases are no place for immigrant detention

Military bases were once used as safe havens for migrants. Now, that system is being used in reverse.

www.sandiegouniontribune.com

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Unite For Veterans Coalition @unite4vets.bsky.social · Aug 12

Veterans' "benefits are earned, not gifted. Denying care to any veteran — because of who they voted for, who they married or how they worship — is not just immoral. It is an act of violence against those who risked their lives to protect our freedoms."

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Unite For Veterans Coalition @unite4vets.bsky.social · Aug 12

Thank you, Dr. Hamilton, for your words in @thetennessean.bsky.social. You are right, "The VA is a special part of our healthcare system. Every veteran who walks through its doors once took an oath to defend our country." We also agree that. . . 🧵

www.tennessean.com/story/opinio...

I'm a doctor. This loophole may block some veterans from access to health care | Opinion

Donald Trump issued an executive order that may allow some veterans to be denied VA care because of political affiliation or other personal reasons.

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The Chamberlain Network @chamberlainvets.bsky.social · Aug 11

D.C. is seeing its lowest crime in 30 years.

Local leaders didn’t ask for help.

Yet the President seized control of the police and sent in the Guard—because chaos on camera serves him better than calm in our communities.

TCN’s statement:
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Veterans Condemn Domestic Military Intervention in the Nation’s Capital — The Chamberlain Network

Atlanta, GA: Today, President Trump announced that the Administration is taking federal control of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia and federalizing the D.C. National Gua...

www.chamberlainnetwork.us

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Unite For Veterans Coalition @unite4vets.bsky.social · Aug 11

Doug Collins promised us that veterans’ healthcare would not be impacted by the VA's reduction of 30,000 workers through a combination of attrition, a hiring freeze and deferred resignation program.

We served this country. Now it’s time for our country to keep its promise to us.

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Unite For Veterans Coalition @unite4vets.bsky.social · Aug 11

That the VA has lost 2,000 registered nurses since the start of this fiscal year, along with approximately 1,300 medical assistants, 1,100 nursing assistants and licensed practical nurses, 800 doctors, 500 social workers and 150 psychologists is unacceptable. 🧵

Aaron Glantz @aglantz.bsky.social · Aug 11

NEW: The Department of Veterans Affairs has lost thousands of healthcare professionals deemed “core” to the system’s ability to function and “without which mission-critical work cannot be completed”, agency records show.

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US veterans agency lost thousands of ‘core’ medical staff under Trump, records show

Departures are exacerbating existing shortages and creating ‘very unsafe’ conditions for patients, veterans and health workers say

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Unite For Veterans Coalition @unite4vets.bsky.social · Aug 8

We condemn VA Secretary Doug Collins for ending union contracts covering more than 400,000 VA employees and believe the action is a retaliation against those who spoke out against rural facility closures, staffing cuts, and privatization schemes. #veterans

www.unite4veterans.org/press/vets-b...

Veterans Blast Collins’ Attack on VA Staff Who Spoke Out Against Cuts and Closures | Unite For Veterans Coalition

The Unite for Veterans (U4V) Coalition condemns VA Secretary Doug Collins for terminating union contracts covering more than 400,000 Department of Veterans Affairs employees — including the more than ...

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The Chamberlain Network @chamberlainvets.bsky.social · Aug 7

What the Air Force just did is wrong. It’s cowardly. And it breaks faith with every person who’s ever worn the uniform.

They told a transgender airmen with 15–18 years of service they could retire early — then yanked it away.

www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

Exclusive: US Air Force denies early retirement for group of transgender service members

The U.S. Air Force is denying early retirement to all transgender service members with between 15 and 18 years of military service, opting instead to force them out with no retirement benefits, according to a memo seen by Reuters.

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Out In National Security @outinnationalsecurity.org · Aug 7

A vulgar betrayal of the nation’s sacred commitment to its servicemembers and veterans.

This reversal of policy targeting just one group is an act of extraordinary animus.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · Aug 7

BREAKING: The U.S. Air Force has decided to deny early retirement options for transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of service.

US Air Force to deny retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from the service

The U.S. Air Force has decided to deny early retirement options for transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of service.

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Unite For Veterans Coalition @unite4vets.bsky.social · Aug 5

What were you doing on June 6th? Were you one of the 10,000 people who joined us on the national mall? Did you wish you'd come?

We rallied for veteran jobs. We rallied to protect the VA. We rallied in support of the Constitution.

Relive the experience now. . .

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June 6 2025 Unite for Veterans, Unite for America Rally Highlights

YouTube video by Unite 4 Veterans

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Unite For Veterans Coalition @unite4vets.bsky.social · Aug 1

Veterans need the staff who are leaving the VA. Collins claims those staff were exempt but on the list @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social obtained there are hundreds of employees who typically interact with patients, including nurses, claims assistants, therapists, pharmacists, & psychologists.

The War Horse @thewarhorsenews.bsky.social · Aug 1

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins said "mission-critical" positions like doctors & nurses were exempt from the deferred resignation option.
But 214 nurses, 35 doctors, and 24 police were on the VA DRP list we received through a FOIA request. thewarhorse.org/list-va-posi...

Exodus at VA: 10,000 Employees Are Resigning in September. Here’s the List

Over 10,000 employees will leave the VA in September after taking a deferred resignation. Nurse and doctors quit too. See the full list of positions.

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Unite For Veterans Coalition @unite4vets.bsky.social · Jul 23

Veterans often continue their service by working for the federal government. The ongoing federal layoffs are hitting veterans hard -- by taking away services we need and by taking away our jobs.

Speak out to protect federal jobs!

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Veterans' unemployment is rising. Blame federal layoffs.

Veteran unemployment is rising, especially among women vets, as the federal government bleeds jobs.

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Unite For Veterans Coalition @unite4vets.bsky.social · Jul 22

When this administration came in, about 30% of federal workers were veterans continuing their service to this country. After 6 months, thousands of veterans have already lost their jobs and it looks like more will.

Join us in speaking out in support of federal workers.

www.cnn.com/politics/tra...

Visualizing Trump’s overhaul of the federal workforce | CNN Politics

CNN is tracking the evolving firings and layoffs at federal offices in Washington and across the United States.

www.cnn.com

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