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On June 12, 1948, President Truman signed the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act into law. This legislation marked an important step towards equality, allowing women to fully serve in the armed forces. We honor and recognize the brave women of the military yearly on 6/12

"Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly." -Langston Hughes, writer & activist #VetsOrganize #MotivationMonday

#throwbackthursday back to April 2022 VOI in Atlanta, GA! Highlights included a trip to The National Center for Civil and Human Rights and a round table discussion with Dr. Carol Anderson, author of “One Person, No Vote” and “White Rage.” #TBT #VetsOrganize

This week, we spotlight US Army veteran Rojelio Aleman II, VOI class of '24. After his service, Rojelio became a veterans advocate and continued to serve his community with the McAllen Evening Rotary. As a member of the VFW he has served in local & district level positions.

“For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver.” — Martin Luther King Jr. Happy Earth Day! #MotivationMonday #OrganizeVets

"History has shown us that courage can be contagious, and hope can take on a life of its own. –Michelle Obama #MotivationMonday #MondayMotivation

This week, our alumni have been busy on the ground and on the airwaves! Alumni Craig Romanovich and Greg Garcia (Sep ‘22) spent time canvassing door to door in PA while Melissa Cordero (Feb ‘24) sat down with John King on CNN. Amazing work all around by our incredible alumni!

Diversity is the practice of including people from a wide range of different social, ethic and cultural backgrounds, and different genders, sexual orientation, etc #VetsOrganize #VetMystique #leadershipdevelopment #diversity

“We have been too quiet for too long. There comes a time when you have to say something. You have to make a little noise. You have to move your feet. This is the time.” - John Lewis #VetsOrganize #MotivationMonday #MondayMotivation #CivilRights #VetMystique

This week we’re spotlighting Class of Fall ‘23 alum and Marine Corps veteran Michael O’Connell Michael works as the Community Services Manager for Council Member Santa Cruz in Ward 1 in Tucson. Michael is passionate about community, climate justice, labor, and the environment

The deadline to register for our upcoming Houston VOI cohort is WEDNESDAY, January 16th! Transportation, lodging, meals and training costs are all provided FREE of charge to qualifying veterans! Apply here: bit.ly/VOIApply2024

If you're wondering why you should apply to an upcoming VOI cohort, here is what some of our recent graduates have had to say about the program! Apply: bit.ly/VOIApply2024 #VetsOrganize #LeadershipDevelopment #VetsHelpingVets #grassroots #SocialJustice

#ThrowbackThursday going way back to our June 2018 cohort! #TBT #VetsOrganize

This Giving Tuesday, join us in making a meaningful impact with VOI. Your generosity can help provide resources, support, & keep our one-of-a-kind training program free to veteran activists & organizers. #GivingTuesday #VetsOrganize #BetterTogether #VeteransOrganizingInstitute

“The cost of liberty is less than the price of repression.” —W.E.B. DuBois #OrganizeVets #MotivationMonday

This week we are spotlighting class of Fall ‘23 alumni Alex Murillo. Alex is a recently repatriated Navy veteran, activist and artist. Alex is an active leader with numerous organizations & was recently on Capitol Hill advocating for legislative changes to help deported veterans.

Our core VOI program, designed for and taught by veterans, gives participant the tools they need to become world-class organizers and movement leaders. This program is free for qualifying veterans! Apply today for our next cohort: bit.ly/VOIApply2024

“A democracy cannot thrive where power remains unchecked and justice is reserved for a select few. Ignoring these cries and failing to respond to this movement is simply not an option — for peace cannot exist where justice is not served.” — John Lewis #MotivationMonday

Our next in-person VOI cohort will be held from Wednesday, January 31 - Sunday, February 4th in Houston, TX. Apply today for the best organizer training held by veterans for veterans! bit.ly/VOIApply2024 #VetsOrganize #LeadershipDevelopment

We are spotlighting class of Fall ‘23 alumni Larry Jackson. Larry is a Navy combat vet who served in both OIF and OEF. Larry continues to fight for democracy in his community, serving as Treasurer for the Ottowa Cty Dem Party. He lives with his wife & is the proud father of five