About Face: Veterans Against the War

We were founded as Iraq Veterans Against the War over the devastation we saw with our own eyes when Bush claimed we were going to liberate the people of Iraq and protect Americans. That war is now referred to as a blunder but it was a crime just like this War on Iran is now. /1

Absolutely wild. Why did ABC 404 this story?

"[D]efense companies backed by the president's sons, including Anduril, have now raked in more than $6 billion dollars in active or promised government contracts since those investments were made ... ." But, but Hunter Biden did a painting ...

Read + sign The People-First Foreign Policy Pledge @ peoplesforeignpolicy.us The Pledge notes its 3 positions are broadly popular across party lines + will “advance the safety, security, and well-being of people” in the United States and globally. Signatories include... @vetsaboutface.bsky.social

Washington Park at 9 AM! — Join vets, military families & hundreds more at the People's March in Philly this Saturday! vetsagainstfascism.org

On July 4, take a stand against authoritarianism with @vetsagainstfascism! We're leading a national march in Philadelphia as Trump celebrates the United States' 250th birthday. Sign up or donate at VetsAgainstFascism.org #vetsagainstfascism #nowaroniran #philadelphia

This former Marine said seeing the military deployed to #losangeles protests was a 'big turning point.' Learn why he's joining the #freedomoverfascism Vets March on Philly 7/4 www.vetsagainstfascism.org

Join us on 7/4! Vets, military families & supporters are marching in Philadelphia to reject authoritarianism, endless war, and attacks on our freedoms. Learn more at www.vetsagainstfascism.org. #vetsagainstfascism #nowaroniran #philadelphia

Our flag folding in DC represented the lives already lost in the war on Iran on both sides, and the many more to come. See the full video here youtu.be/q6T-wzyYEz8 #vetsagainstfascism #nowaroniran

Our flag folding in DC represented the lives already lost in the war on Iran on both sides, and the many more to come. See the full video here youtu.be/q6T-wzyYEz8 #vetsagainstfascism #nowaroniran

On April 20th 2026 myself and 130+ veterans and military fanily members came together to speak out against the war with Iran. We demanded an end to these war and accountability from our government for the harm that has been caused. 60+ of us were arrested. @vetsaboutface.bsky.social

I can't believe I am so lucky to be comrads with these amazing people. They truly inspire me to keep pushing forward with my activism. They've helped teach me what its like to be in community and I can't wait to do more work with them in the future 💕 @vetsaboutface.bsky.social

Trump & Hegseth want to bomb Iran into submission, and send our families to kill & die doing it. #veteransagainstfascism say NO. — Jessica Serrato, fiancée of a currently deployed active-duty servicemember, was one of ~130 who stood with us calling for #nowaroniran www.instagram.com/p/DX-PrDKM4Hy/

We can end authoritarianism & a war no one wants! Join us 5/3 for #veteransagainstfascism 's monthly organizing meeting. We are vets who believe we must stand up for the basic rights and protections we swore to uphold. Register here bit.ly/vafmeeting

67 veterans & military family were arrested as we called for #nowaroniran — but we're not backing down. Donate to support #vetsagainstfascism bit.ly/4evCnMy 📹 Stephen Olson, Ian Segears

Yesterday, About Face brought 150 veterans & military family members to stand up to Trump and call for #nowaroniran ~70 were arrested. See photos from Getty Images www.instagram.com/p/DXZpMKhjlDU/

RIGHT NOW -- Veterans are being arrested in #washingtondc after peacefully demanding an end to the War on Iran. @vetsaboutface

Our most recent episodes discuss active duty military, veteran and top brass dissent to the current war in Iran. We talked with anti-war vet Zack Henson about Iran: bit.ly/4stoTED and we discussed top brass dissent to Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump: bit.ly/3O7aSyp

What do veterans think about the war on Iran? About Face vets speak out on #onpointwbur #npr www.wbur.org/onpoint/2026...

How do we make decisions together? We're partnering with AORTA for their 5wk intensive on Facilitating Decision Making, focusing on key skills organizers need now to resist fascism. Register to join by 4/22. Sessions are 5/6-6/3 www.eventbrite.com/e/decision-m...

More military members are looking to leave, says a new NPR report. www.npr.org/2026/04/10/n... #nomorewar

TODAY!!! Join us for an URGENT Veterans Against Fascism organizing meeting. 7pm ET/4pm PT - bit.ly/URGENTVAF #vetssayno #nowaronIran #vetsagainstfascism

Take a stand this Sunday ✊ Say no to ICE and endless wars! If you don't like where this country is heading, join our Veterans Against Fascism organizing meeting & learn how to do something about it. Meetings every first Sun. of the month at 5p ET. Next call is 4/5. bit.ly/vafmeeting

“Matt Howard, the co-director of the group About Face: Veterans Against The War, said his organization has been helping more active-duty troops understand their rights to leave the military as conscientious objectors.” @vetsaboutface.bsky.social @christebbens.bsky.social

About Face members make clear to Congress members that they must do everything in their power to end the war on Iran now!

TONIGHT: join us to hear back from #veterans on lessons learned during their mobilizations to support community defense against #ICE violence in #Minnesota 🔗 8pm ET/7pm CT - bit.ly/VetsVsICE

This Sunday! Calling all U.S. #Military #veterans who wants to learn how to take a stand against unchecked aggression across the U.S. Join us to get plugged in: bit.ly/vafmeeting

Trump ended 8 wars? Are the wars in the room with us right now? #SOTU

If they want to focus on fraud, waste and abuse maybe they can figure out why the Pentagon has $500 Billion they don’t know what to do with? #sotu www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

See link in bio for full statement. An open letter to the Minnesota National Guard mobilizing after ICE violence from post 9/11 veterans and military members. Will you turn your weapons on your communities, or will you stand with us? Veterans, follow us here and on IG for updates on what’s next.

@vetsaboutface.bsky.social featured in the introduction to the latest episode, sharing anecdotes from the recent uptick in enlisted folks wondering what to do about the orders they've been given. www.thisamericanlife.org/876/bigger-t...

This #GivingTuesday, give to an org that refuses to stand down. For 2 decades, About Face #veterans have been at the front lines against #military occupation, and we remain firm in our dedication to justice and freedom. 📷Donate at aboutfaceveterans.org/donate to support our work!

@vetsaboutface.bsky.social wanted to share some photos I took from the Vets Say No Rally at Union Station in DC last week. Feel free to use them for whatever you want - www.flickr.com/photos/jason...

“This is just not what any of us signed up for, and it's so out of the scope of normal operations,” says J, a member of the Ohio National Guard. #RightToRefuse #VetsSayNo #NoICE #NoCuts #NoOccupation www.npr.org/2025/11/10/n...