Who We Are

Welcome to Military Families Speak Out

Military Families Speak Out [MFSO] are family members and Gold Star families who have loved ones that have served in the US military since 9-11, or are serving now. Our membership spans the country and around the world. 

As families with loved ones who were or are in the military, we have both a unique voice and role to play in speaking out. It is our loved ones who are, have been, or will be on the frontlines. It is our loved ones who are risking injury and death, and who are coming home both physically and mentally scarred. 

OUR MISSION

The mission of MFSO is to be a community of support and advocacy for our troops, veterans and their families. We are a uniquely authoritative voice for military families who oppose deploying our troops or using military force, unless our country is in direct danger, and then, military force should only be used as a last resort.

OUR WORK

We speak out against unjust wars, and although the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have formally come to an end, a large number of our troops are still in harm’s way. 

“Support our Troops, Bring Them Home Now, and Take Care of Them When They Get Here”

POSITION STATEMENTS

BECOME A MEMBER

 
MFSO membership is open to anyone with a family member who served since 9/11 (or is currently serving). As families with loved ones who were or are in the military, we have both a unique voice and role to play in speaking out. It is our loved ones who are, have been, or will be on the frontlines. It is our loved ones who are risking injury and death, and who are coming home both physically and mentally scarred. Please join us.

Join MFSO

SUPPORT MFSO

Please consider supporting our work by becoming a monthly sustaining donor, making a one time donation and/or becoming an active member in one of our working groups.

Veterans For Peace is the 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor for Military Families Speak Out

ACTION ALERTS & POSITION STATEMENTS

  • Action Alert-Help Repeal the AUMF.  Call Now!

    To ensure the AUMF amendment (which repeals the Iraq AUMF) stays in the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) we need to contact the following members of congress. Call their DC offices every day starting Dec 1, until the NDAA comes up for a vote, which should be any day now. If you have limited…

  • Armistice Day 2025 – Military Families Speak Out

    MFSO took action throughout the country on Armistice Day, standing with veterans and allies to remember the original remembrance of November 11th. Bell Ringing with Southern California MFSO & VFP Chapter 110   Bell ringer Donald Pageler survivor of the June 8, 1967 Israeli attack on his ship, the USS Liberty The ringing of 11…

  • MFSO Action Alert: Call Your Senator

    TAKE ACTION – Call your US Senator and ask them to vote no on HR 22 (aka SAVE AC)! Stand with MFSO and SFI to say NO on the SAVE Act. It was passed in the House on April 10 and currently in the Senate.  Please push your senators in congress to vote against it.…

  • MFSO Opposes the Wasteful Deployment of Troops to the Border

    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…

  • Veterans Mural Project in Buena Park

    Last month,  6 formerly deported veterans joined members of the American Legion Post 354 in Buena Park gathered to unveil a mural of their fellow deported veterans. The room was filled to capacity with US Congressman Lou Correa and the entire Buena Park City Council in attendance among other officials in attendance. Their goal was…

  • MFSO Co-Sponsors Film Showing

    MFSO Co-Sponsors Film Showing To mark the anniversary of the disastrous invasion of Iraq, Veterans For Peace presents a virtual screening of What I Want You To Know, an award-winning documentary produced by two veterans who deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Military Families Speak Out and Servicemembers for Ceasefire are co-sponsors. Join us and hear the…

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