Veterans and Military Families for Progress endorses Mark Critz for Pennsylvania’s Twelfth Congressional District.

Veterans and Military Families for Progress (www.vmfp.org) enthusiastically and proudly endorses Mark Critz in the upcoming Pennsylvania Twelfth Congressional District special election.  Founded in 2005, VMFP is dedicated to ensuring that the rights and needs of veterans, active-duty service members (including national guard and reservists), and their families are understood by the American public, endorsed by our elected officials, and protected by legislation, regulation, and public policy initiatives.

Mark Critz is a strong supporter of our nation’s armed forces.  Critz was  recognized for his commitment to our servicemen and women when he was awarded the Patrick Henry Award by the National Guard Association of the United States, the highest civilian award issued by the National Guard.   Critz’ strong commitment to the issues that are critical to veterans, those serving now, and their families is unsurpassed. His public support for priority funding of the Veterans Administration and his declared determination to provide for the establishment of a national veterans and military family policy give veterans and their families hope that at long last a Congressman will vote in such a way as to keep faith with those who have served and sacrificed. 

Additionally, Critz’ decision to support legislation for improving the treatment of veterans with traumatic brain injuries and PTSD, and his deep understanding of the need for providing and guaranteeing full health coverage for National Guard and Reserve personnel, demonstrate that he is a candidate who has the character and courage to do what is right for those in service to our country.  We feel that veterans, active duty, military families, and in fact, all people of Pennsylvania’s Twelfth Congressional District will be well-served with Mark Critz as their representative by ensuring that America remains strong in national defense and in fighting terrorism.

Veterans and Military Families for Progress proudly endorses Attorney General Martha Coakley for the U.S. Senate seat from Massachusetts.

Coakley’s service to our country cannot be questioned.  Martha is the daughter of a World War II veteran, and her strong commitment to the issues that are critical to veterans, those serving now, and their families is unsurpassed.  Her leadership and dedication as Attorney General on issues of importance to veterans and their families is evident from her record. Her public support for priority funding of the Veterans Administration and her declared determination to provide for the establishment of a national veterans and military family policy give veterans and their families hope that at long last a senator will vote in such a way as to keep faith with those who have served and sacrificed.

Additionally, Coakley’s decision to support legislation for improving the treatment of veterans with traumatic brain injuries and PTSD, and her deep understanding of the need for providing and guaranteeing full health coverage for National Guard and Reserve personnel, demonstrate that she is a candidate who has the character and courage to do what is right for those in service to our country.  We feel that veterans, active duty, military families, and in fact, all people of Massachusetts will be well-served with Martha Coakley as their senator by ensuring that America remains strong in national defense and in fighting terrorism.

Veterans and Military Families for Progress (www.vmfp.org) enthusiastically and proudly endorses Bill Owens in the upcoming New York Twenty-third Congressional District special election.  

Owens’ service to our country cannot be questioned. Bill Owens is an Air Force veteran who served as a Captain at the Plattsburgh Air Force Base, and he comes from a family with a long military tradition.  Owens’ strong commitment to the issues that are critical to veterans, those serving now, and their families is unsurpassed. His public support for priority funding of the Veterans Administration and his declared determination to provide for the establishment of a national veterans and military family policy give veterans and their families hope that at long last a Congressman will vote in such a way as to keep faith with those who have served and sacrificed.

VMFP-endorsed candidate Scott Murphy (NY-20th CD) won his district in a special election and immediately went to work for veterans.

Murphy’s service to our country cannot be questioned. He is a military family member and shares the values of our military forces. His strong commitment to the issues that are critical to veterans, those serving now, and their families is unsurpassed and his public support for mandatory full funding of the Veterans Administration and his declared determination to provide for the establishment of a national veterans and military family policy give veterans and their families hope that he will vote in such a way as to keep faith with those who have served and sacrificed.

Veterans and Military Families for Progress

congratulates their Endorsed Candidates

and welcomes them to the 111th Congress: