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I wish to be useful, and every kind of service necessary to the public good becomes honorable by being necessary.  (Nathan Hale)

As a party founded by veterans, issues involving the well-being of our military personnel are of paramount concern to the Modern Whigs. We believe those who sacrifice so much to serve their fellow citizens should be adequately compensated while on active duty, and provided with adequate pensions, health care, job training and other transitional and support services after discharge. For us, treating our veterans and active duty personnel with the respect they deserve is more than a matter of prudent public policy -- it's a matter of our national honor.

What's more, as Whigs we believe our obligation to our veterans and military personnel goes beyond just advocating for the best government policies to ensure they are properly compensated and cared for. Our commitment to them, and our overarching philosophy, compels us to take direct action. For that reason, we have developed the Veterans Volunteer Initiative to serve as a connecting point for those who, like us, wish to take a direct hand in aiding, supporting and assisting our veterans. It's the first phase of our growing program to support our troops. Please take a moment to read about the VVI in the drop-down tab.

During World War II, after it became clear Britain's RAF had successfully fended off the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain, Winston Churchill said of his gallant flyers: "Never before, in the history of human conflict, has so much been owed by so many to so few." Those words are no less true in our own country today. The liberty and prosperity of almost 320 million Americans are daily defended by less than one-half of 1 percent of the population. If you add in veterans, just 7.3 percent of the population are serving, or have ever served, in our armed forces.

Given our great nation's justifiable pride in our prosperity, and our instinctive commitment to care for our fellow citizens, we see no reason why our veterans should not be given all the resources they so richly deserve, especially considering their number. Having pledged their very lives to our defense in a perilous time, they should expect a grateful nation to reward their dedication, patriotism, professionalism and sacrifice with the support they need. It's the least we can do. 


The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it.  (Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf) 

While, like all political organizations, the Modern Whig Party advocates for certain government policies we believe are in the best interests of the nation, we also have great faith in the ability of our fellow citizens to take care of some things on their own. As Whigs, we have a can-do attitude and believe firmly in taking direct action through volunteerism wherever we can.

Fortunately, the United States Veterans Administration provides a platform for ordinary citizens to serve in a volunteer capacity and directly aid and support our veterans. In conjunction with the president's United We Serve initiative, the VA's Volunteer Service program recruits citizens to, in the words of the VA, provide "caring and sharing" to our veterans in a number of ways. Whether its to aid homeless veterans in finding employment and affordable housing, ensuring veterans are properly honored with a final resting place, providingtransportation to veterans who need it, or simply ensuring returning military personnel get the welcome home they deserve, there is a place for you to do your part.

You can find your nearest service opportunity on this directory:

http://www.volunteer.va.gov/directory/
And if you're a student, or know one, there are service opportunities for them, too:                      

http://www.volunteer.va.gov/StudentProgram.asp

And here is a link to a printable Application for Voluntary Service (links to the online version are on the VA website):

http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/VHA-10-7055-fill.pdf

We ask our members and supporters to offer their time as representatives of The Modern Whig Party of America. But there are some important guidelines we ask you to follow:

1. Don't foul the nest. Please keep a positive attitude, and always keep in mind the Whig emphasis on civility. Don't engage in negative activism or get confrontational with VA staff. If you see something obviously wrong, document it and report it to the party so we can look into it.

2. Stick with it. It's important to demonstrate the classic Whig traits of determination and commitment. One reason is our desire to portray the party in the best possible light. But another -- and more important -- reason is our deep, genuine and abiding advocacy of authentic public service. Whigs "walk the talk," so please only undertake obligations you can fulfill. 

3. Be visible. In the near future we'll have Whig attire (polo shirts and t-shirts) to offer, but for now please dress appropriately for whatever role you're assigned. Smile, be pleasant, and don't be shy about explaining what the Modern Whig Party is about. We want you to be proud of the party -- and for the party to be proud of you.

This is just Phase I of the Veterans Volunteer Initiative. We'll provide details on Phase II once enough of our members and supporters have engaged in the process to make the next step feasible. For now, on behalf of the many veterans who have joined the ranks of the Modern Whig Party, we would like to thank you for considering donating your time to this vital cause.

For information, assistance or to report your observations, please contact our Director of Veterans and Active Duty Affairs, Lt. Col. (ret.) Doug Harvey, MS, AKARNG at: veterans@modernwhig.org

Who's volunteering

Tina Lekkta
Aaron Yeargan
Damian Whitaker
Shawn Clement
Robert Edwards
Kevin Willmorth
Richard Kim
Omar Anaya
Aaron Reedy
Matt Lembright

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      • Tina Lekkta wants to volunteer 2017-01-31 10:50:26 -0500
      • @aarondyeargan tweeted link to this page. 2017-01-22 16:56:58 -0500
        I signed up to volunteer for Modern Whig Action. Join me! http://action.modernwhig.org/veterans?recruiter_id=12948
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      • Aaron Yeargan wants to volunteer 2017-01-22 16:56:26 -0500
      • Damian Whitaker wants to volunteer 2016-11-30 02:51:04 -0500
      • Shawn Clement wants to volunteer 2016-10-22 09:23:59 -0400
      • Robert Edwards wants to volunteer 2016-09-27 19:36:09 -0400
      • Kevin Willmorth wants to volunteer 2016-09-15 23:58:58 -0400
      • Richard Kim wants to volunteer 2016-05-11 05:38:52 -0400
      • Omar Anaya wants to volunteer 2016-05-03 22:22:51 -0400
      • jules rensch commented 2016-03-31 11:47:55 -0400
        great…truly an effort that will be rewarded….
      • Aaron Reedy wants to volunteer 2016-03-15 20:39:45 -0400
      • Matt Lembright wants to volunteer 2016-02-15 21:44:52 -0500
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