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A Movement of Veterans Fighting for Democracy and ALL of Our Communities.

We are a political home for veterans and military families fighting authoritarianism.

We're standing against MAGA extremism, political and state violence, and all threats to democracy. No matter who you are, there's a place for you in this movement. Join the hundreds of thousands of veterans, military families, and civilians organizing to ensure that liberty and justice truly is for all.

Veteran Stories

Veterans and their families from every walk of life and every era of service have found a political home here at Common Defense. Here’s just a few of those stories.

Our Oath in Action

Whatever the issue, wherever we're needed, Common Defense members are fighting for the values we swore to uphold—ensuring that liberty and justice truly are for all.

VA Not For Sale

Trump is trying to gut veteran healthcare for billionaire tax breaks. We’re fighting back to protect the care veterans were promised and deserve.

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No War On Our Streets

Trump is deploying masked federal agents and troops into our neighborhoods. As veterans, we know this isn’t what we swore an oath to defend.

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Vets Against Trump

We swore an oath to the Constitution, not a wannabe dictator. We’ve been fighting Trump’s authoritarianism since 2016—and we’re not stopping now.

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Making a major impact

From Ending Forever Wars to leading the fight to protect our democracy, Common Defense Veterans and Military Families are making a major impact.
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About Us

Common Defense is a veteran-led grassroots movement dedicated to protecting democracy, combating authoritarianism, and building a future where liberty and justice truly are for all.

We represent the diversity of the military and are united by the oath that we swore to defend the Constitution—from enemies, foreign and domestic.

Together, we’re proving that patriotism means service to people—not politicians.
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Ways To Get Involved

Ready to make a difference and stand alongside veterans and military families fighting for our communities? Here’s some easy next steps:

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Take Action with us

Whether you’re a civilian, veteran, or military family member, your voice matters in the fight for our democracy. Head to our Action Page to find meaningful actions you can sign onto today!

Join the Veteran and Military Family Corps

Veterans and military families know what patriotism looks like and it isn’t bowing to wannabe dictators. Join the thousands of people from around the country who are continuing their service by being active members in the fight for our democracy and a more perfect union.

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Donate to fund veteran Organizing

Whether you can give $5 or $500, we need your support in our work to save veteran healthcare, push back against authoritarianism and hate, and protect democracy. Help fuel our fight for Liberty and Justice for all.