Recovery from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and moral injury.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/matthew-hoh/insulting-americas-sacred_b_7905696.html?utm_hp_ref=tw
Army faces recruit deficit, may miss ’15 goal
The Army is nearly 14% short of the recruits it will need to fill its ranks, marking the first time in
six years — and only the third in the last 20 — that it may fall short of its recruiting goal for the year. . .
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/07/30/army-recruiting/30900555/
Golden Rule Peace Boat Sales Again!
http://www.vfpgoldenruleproject.org/
This is the Golden Rule, the first “Peace Boat” back in 1958 when it sailed towards the Marshall Islands to disrupt U.S. nuclear testing. Veterans For Peace has spent the last 5 years rebuilding the boat after it sank in a storm. Here’s a recent article and you can see the struggle goes on. The Golden Rule will sail again under Veterans For Peace auspices to promote peace, an end to war and to halt the devastation of the earth.
You can donate to this great cause at vfpgoldenruleproject.org
UK War Veterans Discard Medals in Rejection of Militarism and War
On Friday 10 July 2015, three members of Veterans For Peace UK met in Trafalgar Square, London and walked down Whitehall towards the residence of the Prime Minister.
Hunting in Wartime film well worth supporting!
TRAILER: http://vimeo.com/56137995
Hunting in Wartime well worth supporting. Especially moving because we see how native people, originally driven from their cultural roots by a conquering and cruel empire were further exploited and used as pawns in one of the Empire’s cruelest wars. But also how some of them persevered and somehow transcended some (but not all) of the damage they suffered in war.
The filmmaker Samantha Farinella will be traveling with the film to make sure the people who would benefit from seeing it, actually see it: veterans, Alaska Natives and Native Americans. I saw the entire film and it is very moving. You can contact Samantha to arrange a showing: Samantha Farinella
—FROM Tarak Kauff
Veterans For Peace National Board of Directors
ABOUT THE FILM
Ralph Nader Radio Hour with President of VFP
A very good 30 minute interview of Barry Ladendorf, president of VFP.
Ralph talks about the human and financial costs of war to Barry Ladendorf, the President of Veterans for Peace. And journalist, John R. MacArthur, tells us why President Obama would push for a bad “free trade” deal like the Trans Pacific Partnership. Plus Ralph answers more of your Facebook questions.
HEAR AUDIO: http://ralphnaderradiohour.com/barry-ladendorf-john-r-macarthur/
SEAL Team 6: A Secret History of Quiet Killings and Blurred Lines
The unit best known for killing Osama bin Laden has been converted into a global manhunting machine with limited outside oversight.
Peace Boat Golden Rule Looking for Crew
She is ready to sail now. Veterans For Peace is looking for a crew to take her on her first voyage, from Eureka in northern California to San Diego. The just rebuilt 34’ ketch will be tentatively leaving Humboldt Bay on July 16th, and needs to be in
San Diego by August 3rd, in time for the Veterans For Peace national convention, Aug. 5-9.
Looking for people with experience sailing the west coast. No pay, no transportation, and absolutely no drugs. The experience of a lifetime sailing this historic peace boat. Must be committed to Peace and Nonviolence. Find out more at http://vfpgoldenruleproject.org/
To apply for this or future voyages, please contact vfpgoldenruleproject@gmail.com, or phone 206-499-1220.
A win for demilitarizing the police!
President Obama announced an Executive Order to demilitarize police departments across the country.
http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/obama-ban-military-weapons-sent-local-police-departments
http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2015/05/18/obama-moves-to-demilitarize-police
White America’s Greatest Delusion
“They do not know it and they do not want to know it.”
READ ARTICLE http://www.alternet.org/white-americas-greatest-delusion-they-do-not-know-it-and-they-do-not-want-know-it