Veterans march in basic training to prepare for war. Now we march again to war against Project 2025. This isn’t about left or right; it’s about veterans policy.
Alina Habba, Donald Trump’s counselor, told reporters that veterans affected by the firing may not be “fit to have a job at this moment.” Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins says the VA employees are there to serve veterans who need assistance. Yet, about the layoffs of 70,000 workers, many of them veterans, Collins said, “Get used to it.”
The Department of Government Efficiency is canceling government contracts that help veterans: cancer programs, doctor recruitment, safe disposal of medical waste, burial services for veterans, and much more. We still have around 17 veterans committing suicide daily.
Unlike this president, veterans marched in basic training and went to war. Now we march for our fellow veterans in need of vital mental and medical care.
Brad Baang
Waianae
COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS
In the spirit of this season, take a moment to count your blessings. Recent times might’ve been tough — politically, economically or otherwise — but surely there are positives.
Here’s your chance to reflect on what you appreciate. Today through Dec. 9, we’ll be accepting “Count Your Blessings” letters (150 words max) or essays (500-600 words). A collection of these will run in mid-December.
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