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By James Clark Nov 3, 2020

News

American veterans are gearing up for election-related protests

Military veterans are preparing to demonstrate in Washington D.C. and elsewhere across the country depending on how things play out...

By Chris DeRose Nov 3, 2020

History

The true story of the WWII vets who fought one last battle — in their own hometown — for the right to vote

When a corrupt political machine denied them their right to vote, these World War II veterans took the battlefield one...

By James Clark Oct 30, 2020

Analysis

How the fight over mail-in ballots threatens to undermine the votes of American troops

Demanding that ballots not be counted after Election Day could strip service members of their votes.

By Courtney Mabeus, The War Horse Oct 15, 2020

Analysis

Army National Guardsmen are working at election polling sites out of uniform

“The problem with calling in the National Guard is No. 1, you know, the military should have no role in...

By Tara Copp, McClatchy Washington Bureau Oct 1, 2020

News

The National Guard could be tasked to protect voting. So far, few governors have asked

The National Guard is prepared to help with security at polling sites, sort ballots or bolster cybersecurity for the November...

By Task & Purpose Sep 15, 2020

Lifestyle

Sergeant Major of the Army breaks down voting basics

Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III gives a public service announcement about voting in elections.

By James Clark Aug 18, 2020

Analysis

How the battle over the US Postal Service is costing veterans dearly

"The whole picture really isn't being shown with regards to how this transcends the whole veteran population who are being...

By James Clark Jun 24, 2019

Community

These are the states with the highest (and lowest) enlistment rates over the last 5 years

While it can be difficult to peg down just how star-spangled a state is, one indicator is the rate at...

By The Federal Voting Assistance Program Jul 30, 2018

Support

Think Your Absentee Ballot Doesn’t Matter? Here’s Proof It Does

History is made by those who show up, the old cliche goes. For modern political life, the message is clear:...

By Brian Adam Jones Oct 14, 2016

Community

Want To Show Your Support Of Vets? This Video Explains How

Got Your 6, a nonprofit that works to foster accurate portrayals of veterans, knows exactly how to honor veterans this...

By Matthew Schleupner Oct 1, 2016

Veterans Benefits

Veterans Have The Most To Lose By Not Voting

This is not an endorsement for any political candidate. Rather, this is a call to arms — to vote! —...

By Sarah Sicard Sep 30, 2016

Leadership

I’m A Veteran. Here’s Why I Refuse To Vote In This Election

This presidential election is one for the books. And although veterans have historically been strong advocates of voting as a...

By Nathan Fletcher Aug 6, 2015

News

Protecting And Honoring The Right To Vote

“How many have died?” That was my question upon landing in Cambodia in the fall of 2001. I was there...

By Terron Sims, II Oct 31, 2014

Community

If You’re In The Military And Don’t Vote, You’re Neglecting Your Duty

There is an unwritten code in our armed forces that those serving, especially officers, should not vote in U.S. elections....

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American veterans are gearing up for election-related protests

The true story of the WWII vets who fought one last battle — in their own hometown — for the right to vote

How the fight over mail-in ballots threatens to undermine the votes of American troops

Army National Guardsmen are working at election polling sites out of uniform

The National Guard could be tasked to protect voting. So far, few governors have asked

Sergeant Major of the Army breaks down voting basics

How the battle over the US Postal Service is costing veterans dearly

These are the states with the highest (and lowest) enlistment rates over the last 5 years

Think Your Absentee Ballot Doesn’t Matter? Here’s Proof It Does

Want To Show Your Support Of Vets? This Video Explains How

Veterans Have The Most To Lose By Not Voting

I’m A Veteran. Here’s Why I Refuse To Vote In This Election

Protecting And Honoring The Right To Vote

If You’re In The Military And Don’t Vote, You’re Neglecting Your Duty