DNC VMFC Newsletter – March 01, 2026 – Vol 1, Issue 1

DNC Veterans & Military Families Council NewsletterVolume 1, Issue 1     –     March 1, 2026   Co-Chairs Notes  Welcome to the very first issue of the DNC Veterans & Military Families Council Newsletter! We are proud to launch this new platform as a way to strengthen our connection with veterans, service members, caregivers, and military …

Democratic National Committee Veterans & Military Families Council Statement on U.S. Military Action Against Iran

January 26th, 2026 The leadership of the Democratic National Committee Veterans & Military Families Council issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s military attack on Iran: We, the members of the Veterans & Military Families Council, speak with deep concern and clarity about what military escalation truly means.Among us are those who have …

Statement Condemning The Extrajudicial Killing of Alex Pretti by ICE Agents

January 26th, 2026 As those of us who’ve worn the boots know, one of the first rules drilled into us in combat is simple and non-negotiable: Protect the Docs. Medics exist to save lives when everything goes sideways. You don’t threaten them, you don’t intimidate them, and you sure as hell don’t turn them into …

Statement Condemning Secretary Hegseth’s Abhorrent Weaponization of Military Retirement Benefits

January 14th, 2026 The Veterans and Military Families Council of the Democratic National Committee strongly condemns Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for threatening to strip Senator Mark Kelly of his earned military retirement benefits based on a reckless and false accusation of treason.

Executive Board Co-Chair Vacancy Election

December 29, 2025 To: All Veterans and Military Family Council MembersRE: Executive Board Co-Chair Vacancy Election The Veterans and Military Family Council is pleased to invite you to our General meeting where we will be conducting an election to fill the position of Co-Chair which will be held in April 2026 at the DNC meetings …

Veterans and Military Families Council Convenes in Los Angeles

The Veterans and Military Families Council gathered in Los Angeles on December 13 for a wide-ranging meeting that underscored both the progress made and the work ahead to strengthen representation, advocacy, and organizing for veterans, service members, and military families nationwide. The meeting opened with ceremonial observances and concluded with recognition of outstanding service—reflecting the …