Oct. 7 marks the 18th anniversary of war in Afghanistan. What started as a response to the terror attacks of Sept. 11 has grown into years of war and nation building that is not achieving the desired outcomes. Those years have come at a tremendous price. As we reflect on 18 long years, it’s important… Read more »
By Jonathan Ramirez, Texas Grassroots Engagement Director In just a few weeks, the war in Afghanistan will pass its 18th anniversary. For nearly two decades, our service members have been putting their lives on the line, willing to sacrifice everything in defense of the country. The missions we had when we entered Afghanistan in 2001… Read more »
The war in Afghanistan is just a few weeks away from its 18th birthday. So are the next generation of military recruits. Let that sink in. Soon, new recruits will be younger than the war they could be sent to fight in. A service member who deployed in the early part of that war could… Read more »
There is so much that divides us these days. It’s rare that two groups that disagree much of the time can put aside their differences for a common goal. But for American veterans, our service and dedication to each other is stronger than political differences. We wore the uniform together, and we’ll continue to fight… Read more »
Earlier this year, President Donald Trump promised he would withdraw troops from Afghanistan. As peace talks with the Taliban continue, some policy leaders and lawmakers are trying to convince the president Americans don’t want to leave Afghanistan. In a recent op-ed, CVA senior advisor Dan Caldwell pointed out that polling shows they couldn’t be more… Read more »
As peace talks continue between the United States and the Taliban, more and more Americans are calling for an end to the nearly 18-year war in Afghanistan. And a quick end at that. Last week, retired Army Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton, an Iraq War commander, wrote to the New York Times: Enough Americans and Afghans… Read more »
In case you haven’t heard, Concerned Veterans for America is working with an unlikely partner to accomplish a common goal. We’ve had our share of disagreements with VoteVets in the past, especially over veterans health care. But recently, we’ve found something we agree on – the need to end America’s “forever wars” in the Middle… Read more »
