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CVA statement on completion of military evacuation from Afghanistan

Veterans group calls for accountability for entire 20 years of war, not just last 20 days   ARLINGTON, Va.—Following the completion of the military phase of the evacuation of Americans and Afghan allies from Kabul, Afghanistan, Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Senior Adviser Dan Caldwell issued the following statement on behalf of the organization: “American… Read more »

NEW POLL: Americans strongly support Afghanistan withdrawal, want domestic issues prioritized

Poll shows that majority of Americans support less military engagement abroad   ARLINGTON, Va.— Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) on Friday released a poll showing a majority of the American people still support a full withdrawal from Afghanistan and want domestic concerns to be a greater priority. The poll was conducted by YouGov from August 17th through the… Read more »

CVA on recent Afghanistan news: the American people want out of Afghanistan

Recent polling shows bipartisan majority of American people – including veterans – still support bringing our troops home   ARLINGTON, Va.—In response to the recent events in Afghanistan, Concerned Veterans for America’s Senior Advisor Dan Caldwell issued the following statement on behalf of the organization: “After 20 years of war, President Biden made the right decision… Read more »

CVA launches $2 million campaign urging full withdrawal of US military from Iraq

Campaign is part of larger effort by grassroots veterans group to end our nation’s endless wars   ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) on Thursday launched a $2 million digital, direct mail, and grassroots advocacy campaign aimed at bringing about an end to America’s war in Iraq. The campaign launch follows the Biden Administration’s efforts… Read more »

CVA urges committee passage of Kaine-Young 1991/2002 AUMF repeal bill

Veterans group supports effort to repeal outdated AUMFs, reclaim congressional war powers   ARLINGTON, Va.— Concerned Veterans for America’s Senior Adviser Dan Caldwell issued the following statement regarding the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s pending markup of S.J. Res 10 – a bill sponsored by Sens. Kaine (Va.) and Seator Young (Ind.) which would repeal the 1991 and 2002… Read more »

CVA on changes to US military mission in Iraq: best course of action is to bring our troops home

Proclaiming an end to combat operations and reclassifying US mission as advisory will not reduce risk to US troops   ARLINGTON, Va.—Ahead of the Iraqi Prime Minister’s visit to the White House and in response to reports the United States and Iraq are to proclaim American troops in Iraq will end their combat mission, Concerned… Read more »

VA’s non-response to FOIA requests shows lack of commitment to transparency

Grassroots veterans group highlights effort to increase VA accountability, transparency, and renewed pledge to serve veterans   ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) issued the following statement in response to a lawsuit filed Tuesday by Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFPF) against the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) after the VA failed to respond to a… Read more »