Veterans For Peace Chapter 46 Monterey, CA

06/07/2026

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06/01/2026

Please plan to attend this event, purchase tickets even if you can't attend.

05/25/2026

Remembering ALL Victims of War

Memorial Day is meant to be a solemn occasion for honoring the memory of American service members who have died fighting in U.S. wars. While the government and mainstream media typically use Memorial Day to glorify war, for us it takes on a different meaning. As veterans of U.S. wars, we too remember and mourn our “fallen,” but reject the pro-war undertones of the holiday, understanding that so many young lives have been sacrificed unwillingly in wars that should never have happened. And we take care to remember all lives lost in needless wars.

On this Memorial Day, as we pause to remember American service members who have died during the nation’s wars, let us also remember the astounding number of civilians who have perished in war. Since WWI, there have been far more civilian deaths in each conflict than military deaths – the ratio worsens by each conflict with each succeeding year – and the number of civilian wounded is many times greater than those killed outright.�

As we remember the soldiers, sailors, military who have died in this nation’s wars, we must reflect on the broken lives and communities that endure – here in this country, on this land, and abroad – paying the true costs of war.

For most Americans, Memorial Day is a three-day, red-white-and-blue holiday marking the beginning of summer – a weekend of travel, barbecues, and endless sales. It's as if we Americans understand that the main freedom paid for with the blood of U.S. military members is our freedom to consume.

“Have a good Memorial Day” people will say, as if it is possible to have a good day when one is commemorating the war dead.

For Veterans For Peace, Memorial Day is an occasion for remembering all victims of war. It is a day to re-dedicate ourselves to the cause of peace – at home, and abroad – and to remind through our solemn ceremonies and displays that peace is possible if we really want it.

05/25/2026

Today honor and remember those who have sacrificed themselves for our society for the right reasons. Those 13 service members who were killed on behalf of this egotistical uncivilized unconstitutional war in Iran deserved better.

05/19/2026

ICE is targeting veterans because they are easy access. Join us to learn about the administrations intentional effort to deport veterans and their families.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/J1taEeuSRkS9TrvUI3iKPw

VFP's post-9/11 Caucus presents another dynamic webinar with a focus on the Department of Homeland Security, and the experiences (and lessons learned) of U.S. military veterans who are attempting to effect change by running for political office. Melissa and Zahid Chaudry will kick off the program by relating what is happening in this moment to vets at the hands of DHS. Then Illinois veterans Demi Palecek will discuss running for office and the threat DHS poses to veterans and immigrant right activists. We will close with Veteran Dylan Blaha on DHS, learnings from his fight and his run for office.

Q&A at the conclusion.

Register HERE https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/J1taEeuSRkS9TrvUI3iKPw #/registration

05/12/2026

Guido Reichstadter, a Marine reservists veteran, scaled the Frederick Douglass Bridge in D.C., last week to protest the war on Iran and AI.

Outraged by the civilian casualties from the war on Iran, protester Guido Reichstadter scaled the 168-foot Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Washington, D.C., earlier this month. He remained on the bridge for over five days. Upon descending, he was arrested and charged by law enforcement for tre...

05/12/2026

States at the Core (STAC) is hosting a Summer Camp! It's a week of training to expand and sharpen your community defense organizing skills.

Donate any amount to register! If money is a barrier, simply register for free. funraise.org/give/States-at-the-Core/1a77e6dc-280d-4334-bcbc-a1102a5f6d3b/

05/09/2026

Yesterday we had a special guest speaker, Sean Dougherty at our monthly chapter meeting. Sean is a local activist focused on many things, but one of which we care about is ANTIWAR work. Thanks for joining us, Sean!

Join us at chapter meetings every second Friday 3-4:30p at the Monterey Peace & Justice Center. Join in person or signup for virtual meeting link here: www.vfp46.org

Disclaimer: as a nonprofit Veterans For Peace does not endorse candidates.

05/05/2026

Sign up at www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/937170/ to join Veterans For Peace Chapter 46 - TODAY, Thurs, April 7th, 2:45 - 7 pm. SLOAT GATE at NPS.

Bring signs of encouragement and to promote GI Helpline Resources.

Follow the QR code www.veteransforpeace.org/?cID=1351 for G.I. resources.

04/27/2026

Reminder about our upcoming monthly action at the gates of the Naval Post Graduate School. Now more than ever, these officers require our support. Let's honor them, and encourage them to follow their conscience when confronted with illegal orders.

Signup or just showup!

https://mobilize.us/s/SvQvPp