Statements and Analysis

Vets suffer unemployment, foreclosures, homelessness and disabilities

In 2010, over 20 percent of young Iraq and Afghanistan U.S. war veterans were unemployed, while over 75,000 were homeless. Read more.
Issue: Veterans
 

Mother of Sgt. Kirkland speaks out: 'The Army killed my son'

On March 19, 2009, Army Infantry Sergeant and Iraq war veteran Derrick Kirkland took his own life. His mother gave this interview. Read more.
Issue: PTSD
 

Budget crisis reveals government attitude towards service members

As the U.S. government launched hundreds of million-dollar cruise missiles into Libya, it was seconds away from denying us pay because there is “not enough money.” Read more.
Issue: Veterans
 

Two US soldiers killed in Iraq as Pentagon hints at permanent occupation

On April 2, U.S. Army Staff Sergeants Quadi Hudgins and Christian Garcia were killed by indirect fire while Robert Gates indicates occupation could be permanent. Read more.
Issue: Iraq
 

Another 'non-combat' soldier killed after 'end of combat'

On the 8 year anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, yet another U.S. soldiers is killed. Read more.
Issue: Veterans
 

Veterans, active-duty troops take action against endless war

On March 19, the 8th anniversary of the unprovoked war of aggression against the people of Iraq, March Forward! members took action in the streets across the country. Read more.
 
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