VFA Thanks the Broadway Cast of West Side Story

Veterans for America would like to thank the Broadway cast of West Side Story for their Backstage Lottery donation to VFA. Much gratitude for helping support our work!

Michelle Obama Responds to Survey on Military Families

First Lady Michelle Obama responded to the survey conducted by Blue Star Families with help from VFA and our members on the needs of military families (click here to see all the findings of the survey.)

Mrs. Obama stated that there must be a national commitment to action — not just symbolic recognition — so that we can better the lives of the loved ones of those who serve:

“You’ll see more down the line that will show, not just in word but in deed, that we have to invest in our military, their families, and our veterans in a real meaningful way… Whether that’s job training, mental health support [or] whether that’s ensuring that people have access to the health care they need.”

With 94% of military families stating that they feel that America doesn’t fully understand their struggles, we clearly have work to do. Veterans for America echoes the first lady’s call toward investing in a better future for our veterans and servicemembers and their families, and commend her for hearing their concerns.