The deployment of U.S. military personnel to the southern border is an ineffective and costly use of resources that fails to address the root causes of migration and border security concerns. Rather than enhancing national security, this approach diverts critical military assets from their intended missions, strains defense budgets, and places service members in roles […]

(MFSO) extends our deepest condolences and unwavering support to the communities of New Orleans and Las Vegas in the wake of these heartbreaking tragedies. The pain and trauma experienced by survivors, families, and first responders echo the profound struggles that military families and veterans know all too well. As families of service members, we recognize […]

  On Sunday, Jan. 28th, 2024 three US Soldiers were killed by a terrorist drone attack on a base (Tower 22) in Jordan near the Syrian border.  The soldiers have been identified as: 1.  Sgt. William Jerome Rivers, Carrollton, GA  Age 46 2.  SPC. Kennedy Ladon Sanders, Waycross, GA  Age 24 3.  SPC.  Breonna Alexsondria […]

Soon after Russia invaded Ukraine, the MFSO Board was asked to write a position statement. Since then, thousands of Ukrainian citizens have died and  six million civilians have been forced to flee their homes. Thoughtful input from our members, a review of our mission statement along with recent developments have moved us to update our previous […]

MFSO position statement on Ukraine MILITARY FAMILIES SPEAK OUT POSITION STATEMENT ON UKRAINE  Tensions are running high among military families over the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The  US responded by sending 7,000 additional US troops to Europe. Many of our MFSO members  are re-living the painful moments that led us into the endless wars in […]

Military Families Speak Out (MFSO) is compelled to take a stand against the indiscriminate use of combat drones by our military in situations where the threat to the lives of civilians often results in PTS and moral injury to our military service members. Although MFSO recognizes the need for advanced military technology and the use […]

This morning, after learning about the double bombing at the airport in Kabul, it is with a heavy  heart that Military Families Speak Out report the news of the tragic deaths of our 12 US Marines  and sailors, the 15 that were wounded, and the 60 Afghans that were killed and over 140 that  were […]

Military Families Speak Out are deeply appalled by President Trump’s recent remarks regarding the severe injuries suffered by US Service members as a result of Iran’s retaliatory strike that took place on January 8, 2020 at Al Asad Air Base in Iraq. During a press conference, President Trump downplayed the seriousness of the over 109 […]