Veterans Caucus 

Chair: Terri Wollenberg

Email: veteranscaucus@linncountydemocrats.org

Our Issues

National Security

Ending the forever wars

Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons

Combating the spread of disinformation and the rise of violent extremism

Giving the best an equal opportunity to serve

Reversing climate change, which threatens global security.

Economy, Jobs, and Healthcare

Support an economy that creates jobs for Veterans

Support veterans and our families’ ability to obtain high-quality, affordable health care.

Oppose privatization of our Department of Veterans’ Affairs health care system.

Democracy and Voting Rights

Oppose attacks on voting rights and support pro-democracy reform efforts to ensure all Americans can exercise their right to vote.

Our Vision

Veterans can return to civilian life in a country that honors the VA’s mission statement, “To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors”.

Our Meetings

We meet virtually every 2nd Thursday of the Month via zoom.  Email us at vmfclinncountyia@gmail.com to receive an invitation.

Voter Registration/Voting for Military

Find information at Military and Overseas Voters

Honor A Veteran

Honor a Veteran is a program that honors the sacrifices that Veterans have made throughout history to protect our freedoms and our sacred right to vote. Please Honor a Veteran by leaving a personal message for a military member today and by wearing your Honor a Veteran pin on Election Day. (click on link above)

If you are contemplating suicide, please call the suicide and crisis lifeline at 988. (option 1)

https://988lifeline.org/ is the website.