ODP Veterans & Military Community Caucus

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2026/05/16/army-rejects-invite-for-women-in-military-event/90085560007/

Citing Hegseth policy, Army won't participate in female color guard A Cincinnati Vietnam vet invited the Army to participate in a female color guard. It said Hegseth policy won't let it.

For those of you in area or that want to drive for the Amy Acton Veterans and Military family meet and greet event on April 22

Veterans Caucus Memorial Day Weekend Meet & Greet with Dr. Acton · Ohioans for Dr. Amy Acton Please join us for a Memorial Day Weekend Meet & Greet with Dr. Amy Acton & the Ohio Democratic Party Veterans Caucus. We invite all veterans, their families, and members of the community to join us and honor our members of the military and discuss the important work ahead this year. Sign up, bring....

There’s growing disquiet in the military. The Iran war made it worse

There's growing disquiet in the military. The Iran war made it worse Since Trump began his second term, his administration's use of the armed forces has left a growing number in the military unsettled, according to NPR interviews with service members and advocates.

Hamilton, Butler and Warren County Veterans are extending an invitation to veterans in surrounding counties to join them on April 19th 3pm for SW Ohio ODP Veterans Caucus in person meeting

See Details and link to sign up below.

Event Details:

Join the Warren, Butler, Hamilton County Democratic Veterans for a SW Ohio Veterans and military families Democratic Meeting

When:
April 19th, Sunday 3:00-4:30 PM

Where:
Warren County Democratic Headquarters 1231 Columbus Avenue, Suite G2 Lebanon, OH 45036.

This will be a Veteran Engagement Event with the Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party Veterans Caucus, Adam Miller and other Guest Speakers to be announced soon! Food and drink provided. RSVP required due to limited seating.

Sign up link
https://www.mobilize.us/vetscaucus/event/930599/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hegseth-ousts-army-chief-of-staff-gen-randy-george/

Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.

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New VA Rule Ties Disability Ratings to Medicated Symptoms, Drawing Fire From Veterans Groups Under a previous court precedent, VA examiners were required to consider what a veteran’s disability would look like without medication. Under the new rule, the rating is based on how the veteran presents at the time of the exam, medication and all.

Updated Veterans Caucus Event Info!

The Jan 24th 130pm ODP Veteran Caucus Meeting. Has switched to all virtual. Please sign via mobilize link and also the zoom registration link in event description.

https://mobilize.us/s/TqCtvO

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: ODP Vets Caucus January Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: ODP Vets Caucus January Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

https://www.mobilize.us/vetscaucus/event/884486/

Ohio Democratic Party Vets Caucus Mtg Toledo · Ohio Veterans Caucus The ODP Veterans Caucus will hear from Ohio Democratic Statewide candidates at their next meeting in Toledo, Ohio on SAT JAN 24. The meeting will take place from 130pm to 3pm. The meeting is open to all Democratic Veterans, and military family members. We will hear from fmr US Sen. Sherrod Brown, an...