June 20, 2014
On Thursday, June 19th, VFP members led a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. along with anti-war groups Iraq Veterans Against War (IVAW) and Military Families Speakout (MFSO).
The press conference panel
- Ross Caputi, Marine Corps veteran of the 2nd siege of Fallujah
- Gerry Condon, VFP Vice President
- Matt Southworth, Army veteran of the Iraq War & former VFP Board Member
- Tim Kahlor, father of medically retired Sgt. Ryan Kahlor
- Ray McGovern, Army infantryman/Intelligence officer
The conference was held to voice the veteran concern about US military intervention in Iraq. VFP chapters across the nation demonstrated their solidarity by participating in protests focused on stopping military attacks in Iraq and properly funding the Veterans Administration.
Media Coverage
- Veterans For Peace Organizes Nationwide Protests Against War (courtesy of popularesistance.org)
- Veterans Groups: No More Troops in Iraq (courtesy of m.military.com)
- President Obama sending military advisers to Iraq (courtesy of ABC affiiate - wjla.com)
- No air strikes (Courtesy of NBC Affiliate - wltz.com)