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mpact all Americans. We believe veterans and their communities are a positive force to lead on and tackle the challenges America faces. For those who feel let down by their elected leaders, discounted by the political process, and/or helpless to impact change, CVA offers an avenue to be heard, serve your community, and help empower your fellow Americans to drive liberty-based solutions and advance freedom. CVA delivers people-empowering solutions rooted in liberty-based principles to tackle issues Americans face. By elevating veterans’ unique perspectives and trusted leadership, CVA builds engaged communities equipped to inspire action, amplify concerned voices, and help improve American lives. In short, we bring the veteran’s unique perspective and experiences to the conversation to shape legislation and impact policy decisions.

82 years ago, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy and descended from the skies to break Hitler’s grip on Europ...
06/06/2026

82 years ago, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy and descended from the skies to break Hitler’s grip on Europe.

Some were just 17 years old, yet they fought with courage, grit, and resolve.

May their sacrifice and legacy continue to inspire today’s soldiers.

Personal courage is the last of the U.S. Army’s core values: facing fear, danger, or adversity despite the risks.On D-Da...
06/05/2026

Personal courage is the last of the U.S. Army’s core values: facing fear, danger, or adversity despite the risks.

On D-Day, soldiers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions embodied that value in extraordinary fashion.

Before dawn on June 6, 1944, thousands of paratroopers boarded aircraft knowing they would soon jump into darkness over N**i-occupied France. Many landed far from their units, behind enemy lines, and under intense fire. Yet they pressed forward, securing key roads and bridges, disrupting enemy forces, and helping make the Allied invasion possible.

Their actions remind us that courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s doing what is right and necessary despite it.

More than 80 years later, the legacy of those airborne soldiers lives on in the Army’s airborne units and in every soldier who chooses duty over comfort and courage over fear.

D-Day was the largest amphibious invasion in history.When most people think of Normandy, they picture Soldiers storming ...
06/04/2026

D-Day was the largest amphibious invasion in history.

When most people think of Normandy, they picture Soldiers storming the beaches under enemy fire. But the success of the invasion depended on far more than the men who fought their way inland.

Before the first landing craft reached the shore, the U.S. Navy carried thousands of Soldiers, vehicles, and supplies across the English Channel. As the invasion unfolded, Sailors provided devastating naval gunfire support that helped suppress German defenses and protect Allied forces.

The Army entrusted its lives to the Navy, and the Navy delivered.

That commitment came at a cost.

On D-Day, the destroyer USS Corry was struck by German artillery and sunk while supporting the invasion. Twenty-four Sailors lost their lives carrying out their mission.

Their sacrifice is a reminder that integrity is more than a value; it is a commitment to do what is right and fulfill your duty, regardless of the cost.

No service wins alone. Victory at Normandy was built on trust, teamwork, and the willingness of Americans in every uniform to put mission and country above themselves.

Yesterday's vote on Iran was an important step in the right direction. Congress should apply that same level of restrain...
06/04/2026

Yesterday's vote on Iran was an important step in the right direction. Congress should apply that same level of restraint and focus on American interests to every foreign engagement.

On June 5, 1944, just one day before the invasion of Normandy, General Dwight D. Eisenhower met with paratroopers of the...
06/03/2026

On June 5, 1944, just one day before the invasion of Normandy, General Dwight D. Eisenhower met with paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division as they prepared to depart on one of the most dangerous missions of World War II.

Eisenhower understood the gravity of the moment. Thousands of young Americans were about to descend from the skies into enemy territory. Many would never return.

That is the burden of leadership.

A commander’s responsibility is not only to plan and direct operations, but to stand with those who must carry them out, even on the worst day of their lives.

Though he wore four silver stars, Eisenhower knew those stars meant nothing without the Soldiers he led. From generals to privates, he treated every Soldier with dignity and respect because he understood a simple truth: victory is earned through their courage, sacrifice, and honor.

The Army Values are more than words. They are the foundation of trust, loyalty, duty, respect, and selfless service. Winning battles takes skill, but winning wars requires leaders and Soldiers who believe in something greater than themselves.

That spirit helped carry the Allies to victory in World War II and continues to define military service today.

The burdens of military service are not carried equally, but every Soldier understands there is a cost.For some, it mean...
06/02/2026

The burdens of military service are not carried equally, but every Soldier understands there is a cost.

For some, it means leaving behind family, friends, and the comforts of home for months at a time. For others, it means carrying physical and emotional scars long after the battle is over. And for some, it means making the ultimate sacrifice.

Yet generation after generation, Americans have stepped forward anyway.

For 250 years, Soldiers have answered the call, knowing the risks, accepting hardships, and putting the mission ahead of themselves.

That is the essence of selfless service.

It means doing what others will not. Going where others cannot. Standing watch, enduring sacrifice, and placing yourself in harm’s way to protect the people and freedoms back home.

It is a value woven into the fabric of the American Soldier, one that is lived every day and, for some, carried to the grave.

Their sacrifice deserves our remembrance, gratitude, and respect.

The Infantry is called the “Queen of Battle” for a reason.But on D-Day, before the assault across Normandy could succeed...
06/01/2026

The Infantry is called the “Queen of Battle” for a reason.

But on D-Day, before the assault across Normandy could succeed, another group had to help clear the way.

German fortifications had turned the beaches into a killing zone: mines, steel obstacles, barbed wire, and relentless machine-gun fire slowed the Allied advance and pinned troops down.

Combat engineers and Navy demolition teams charged into that same hell.

Their mission was simple, but deadly: break open a path forward.

Under brutal fire, they cleared obstacles, disabled explosives, and created lanes for the Infantry and follow-on forces to move off the beaches. Without their courage, the invasion could have stalled before it truly began.

Their role was not secondary. It was essential.

No branch wins wars alone. Victory at Normandy came from teamwork, trust, and the understanding that every role matters when lives are on the line.

We joke about rivalries today because we know the truth: when it counts, we always have each other’s backs.

They risked their own lives to save others.Four days after the Normandy invasion, Army nurses landed on the beaches of F...
05/31/2026

They risked their own lives to save others.

Four days after the Normandy invasion, Army nurses landed on the beaches of France to care for the wounded left behind by the initial assault. D-Day marked the beginning of N**i Germany’s collapse, but the fighting wasn’t yet over.

The moment they arrived, these nurses established tent hospitals near the front lines, often within range of enemy artillery. They worked under constant danger, treating wounded soldiers while knowing they could become targets themselves.

Their courage saved thousands of lives.

They comforted the dying, cared for the injured, and gave countless American soldiers a chance to return home to their families, or even return to the fight.

When we remember Normandy, we often think of the soldiers who stormed the beaches. But victory depended on more than those carrying rifles. It also depended on the nurses who stood beside them, risking everything to save complete strangers.

On D-Day, more than 73,000 Americans stormed the beaches of Normandy to help defeat N**i Germany. Only about 621 of them...
05/30/2026

On D-Day, more than 73,000 Americans stormed the beaches of Normandy to help defeat N**i Germany. Only about 621 of them were Black.

Among them was the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, the only Black combat unit on the front lines during the Normandy invasion.

At a time when the U.S. military was still segregated, these soldiers faced discrimination both at home and in uniform. Yet they still answered the call to serve.

Their mission was critical: protect Allied troops from German air attacks during the invasion. They deployed massive hydrogen-filled barrage balloons tethered by steel cables across beaches and landing zones, creating deadly obstacles for enemy aircraft.

German pilots were forced to choose between abandoning effective attack runs or risking destruction by flying through the cables.

Though small in number, the 320th played an outsized role in one of history’s most important military operations.

General Dwight D. Eisenhower recognized these men for their courage, strength, and determination. Eight decades later, their legacy endures as a testament to service, sacrifice, and patriotism.

Their story deserves to be remembered.

05/29/2026

UPDATE: Reports indicate that U.S. and Iranian officials have AGREED on a path to peace, pending President Trump's approval.

CVA is optimistic about this forward movement and hopes it protects our troops. It’s time for diplomacy.

Read more from Axios: https://www.axios.com/2026/05/28/iran-peace-deal-trump-approval

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