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MFSO Statement on Strategic Partnership Agreement

Military Families Call for Immediate End to the War in Afghanistan After more than ten years of war in Afghanistan, military families, along with the majority of the American public, want to see a real end to the war. The U.S. – Afghanistan Strategic Partnership Agreement signed by President Obama and President Karzai on May 1st, however, continues combat operations through 2014 and commits the U.S. to military and financial support for Afghanistan well...

How Many U.S. Troops Have Been Targeted by ANA Troops?

When a NATO troop is killed by an Afghan in uniform, that death is reported. But The Associated Press has learned from a U.S. official granted anonymity in order to give a fuller picture of the “insider” problem, that when an Afghan in uniform wounds — or misses — his U.S. or allied target, the attack is not reported. Nor are the number of troops wounded who were attacked alongside those who were killed...

Press Release: Military Families Decry 8 Years of Occupation in Iraq

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 15, 2011 Contact: Samantha Miller, 818-419-6994 samantha@mfso.org Military Families Decry 8 Years of Occupation in Iraq Families Travel to DC to Bring Our Troops & Tax Dollars Home This weekend, military families around the country will mark the 8th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq with protests, teach-ins, art exhibits, civil disobedience, and meeting with Congress, all calling to bring our troops and tax dollars home. Members of Military...

Meet the Real Needs of Veterans & their Families?

Last night, President Obama called for support of our troops and their families, yet he painted far too rosy a picture of the situations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and stopped short of offering any real plans to ensure jobs and mental health services for veterans. Since the supposed end of combat operations in Iraq last summer, 18 U.S. troops and at least 649 Iraqi civilians have been killed. According to many analysts, Obama will...

Military Families to Obama: If you want to support us, end the wars

Members of Military Families Speak Out will be watching President Obama’s State of the Union address this evening, and though they know the focus will be on jobs and strengthening the economy, they’ll be listening closely for any mention of ending the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. “I’m heartened to hear about President Obama’s pledge Monday for unprecedented support for military families. The best thing he could do to support us is to bring...

On Veteran’s Day, Military Families Remember the True Costs of War

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Military Families Available for Interview November 10, 2010 Contact: Samantha Miller 818-419-6994, Samantha@mfso.org On Veteran’s Day, Military Families Remember the True Costs of War This Thursday, much of the country will commemorate Veterans Day with the usual mix of parades, ceremonies, and clearance sales.For families with loved in ones in the military, those caring for recently returned veterans, and those grieving for loved ones who died as a result of their military service, this...

At the Start of the 10th Year of the War in Afghanistan, Military Families Say: “Bring our Troops Home Now and Allow Them to Heal”

Family Members of Troops Currently Deployed, Recently Returned, or Killed in Action in Afghanistan Available for Interview Contact: Nikki Morse, nikki@mfso.org or 347-703-0570 Deborah Forter, deborah@mfso.org or 508-237-5343 To connect with Iraq and Afghani Veterans directly, contact Maggie Martin – IVAW Media Coordinator, 912.596.8484, maggiemartin1@gmail.com October 7, 2010 – Today marks the 9th anniversary of the start of the Afghanistan War, now the longest war in American history, with 1,321 American...

Veterans and Military Families Say Pentagon Statements on Wikileaks aim to Cloud Real Issues

August 3, 2010 –> –> CONTACT: Mike Ferner, Veterans For Peace, 419-729-7273 Deb Forter, Military Families Speak Out, 617-983-0710 Jose Vasquez, Iraq Veterans Against the War, 917-587-3334 As organizations, we represent veterans and military families. We have personally carried the burden of the war in Afghanistan, along with wars past. We are glad that the truth about the war is getting out to the public with the recent 92,000 documents on Wikileaks. Hopefully,...