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State Rep. Mike France is currently a state representative for Connecticut's 42nd district. He served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, and is now running to represent Connecticut in the House of Representatives. #secondservice
State Rep. Mike France is currently a state representative for Connecticut's 42nd district. He served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, and is now running to represent Connecticut in the House of Representatives. #secondservice
Jared Golden for Congress was re-elected to represent Maine's 2nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Golden enlisted as an infantryman in the Marines and deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Jared Golden for Congress was re-elected to represent Maine's 2nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Golden enlisted as an infantryman in the Marines and deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Ronny Jackson was re-elected to represent Texas' 13th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Dr. Jackson served in the U.S. Navy for 25 years and retired at the rank of Rear Admiral. During his service, he deployed to Iraq and led Resuscitative Medicine efforts for a Surgical Shock Trauma Platoon.
Ronny Jackson was re-elected to represent Texas' 13th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Dr. Jackson served in the U.S. Navy for 25 years and retired at the rank of Rear Admiral. During his service, he deployed to Iraq and led Resuscitative Medicine efforts for a Surgical Shock Trauma Platoon.
In Chelsea, VT, high-schooler Taylor Farrell organized a car wash to raise money for homeless veterans. Inspired her own veteran father, she wanted to donate to the Vermont Office of Veteran's Affairs to help other veterans get back on their feet and begin their #secondservice to society. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3zE76zy
Thetford Academy rising senior Taylor Farrell of Chelsea organizes a car wash to raise money for homeless veterans.
Beau Cannon is running to represent Georgia's 11th district in the US House of Representatives. He served in the United States Air Force from 2005-2013. #secondservice
Beau Cannon is running to represent Georgia's 11th district in the US House of Representatives. He served in the United States Air Force from 2005-2013. #secondservice
Dr. Roger Marshall was elected to represent Kansas in the U.S. Senate. He is a former Congressman for Kansas' 1st District. Dr. Marshall trained a mobile hospital support unit as a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserves and retired after 7 years of service.
Dr. Roger Marshall was elected to represent Kansas in the U.S. Senate. He is a former Congressman for Kansas' 1st District. Dr. Marshall trained a mobile hospital support unit as a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserves and retired after 7 years of service.
Kentucky nonprofit Lady Veterans Connect is creating support and recognition for women veterans. Founder Phyllis Abbott provides housing and resources for women veterans in transition. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3zadDBN.
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Nick Freitas is running for re-election to the VA House of Delegates. Freitas served in the U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets) for 11 years and has been a state representative since 2015. #secondservice
Nick Freitas is running for re-election to the VA House of Delegates. Freitas served in the U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets) for 11 years and has been a state representative since 2015. #secondservice
Congressman Chris Stewart was re-elected to represent Utah's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Stewart served for 14 years as a pilot in the Air Force, flying rescue helicopters and the B-1B bomber.
Congressman Chris Stewart was re-elected to represent Utah's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Stewart served for 14 years as a pilot in the Air Force, flying rescue helicopters and the B-1B bomber.
Congressman Steven Palazzo was re-elected to represent Mississippi's 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He served in the Marine Corps Reserves for eight years and currently serves in the Mississippi Army National Guard.
Congressman Steven Palazzo was re-elected to represent Mississippi's 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He served in the Marine Corps Reserves for eight years and currently serves in the Mississippi Army National Guard.
In Royal Oaks, MI, veterans have been fighting for the city's War Memorial. In the past year, the city has been attempting to move the memorial against the wishes of veterans' organizations and a city-wide vote held in 2007. In early July, a judge ruled that the issue would be put up to a vote once again. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/2U2Wrz1
Royal Oak residents will get to decide if the city's War Memorial needs to be moved 40 feet, an Oakland County Circuit Court judge ruled Friday.
Quaye Quartey is running to represent California's 25th district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Quartey served in the U.S. Navy for twenty years and currently works as a small business owner. #secondservice
University of San Francisco MAPL alum Reyn Kaupiko'20 reflects on the confidence and knowledge he gained through the program, "The MAPL program has not only given me the confidence to enter into the political arena but to also become an active member in my community and state. Without this program I would have continued to watch impactful decisions being made unsure of the understanding of those making the decisions."
Learn more and enroll in the Fall 2021 Masters cohort here: http://www.veteranscampaign.org/masters
University of San Francisco MAPL alum Reyn Kaupiko'20 reflects on the confidence and knowledge he gained through the program, "The MAPL program has not only given me the confidence to enter into the political arena but to also become an active member in my community and state. Without this program I would have continued to watch impactful decisions being made unsure of the understanding of those making the decisions."
Learn more and enroll in the Fall 2021 Masters cohort here: http://www.veteranscampaign.org/masters
University of San Francisco MAPL student and Craig Newmark Fellow Saif Khan has joined the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs leadership team as a political appointee to serve as Special Assistant (Attorney) at the Office of VA General Counsel. Khan is founder and former president of the Veteran-led-non-profit American Veterans Committee and also serves as vice president of the World Veterans Federation.
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5690
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U.S. Army veteran Kevin Campo says that "his time in the army laid the perfect foundation for him to open up and manage a small business." Read more about his #secondservice here: https://bit.ly/3qPrYAw
A Charleston-area veteran said his time in the army laid the perfect foundation for him to open up and manage a small business.
Peggy Hubbard is running in Illinois for the U.S. Senate. She served for several years in the U.S. Navy, and also worked for the IRS and as a police officer before her run for office. #secondservice
Peggy Hubbard is running in Illinois for the U.S. Senate. She served for several years in the U.S. Navy, and also worked for the IRS and as a police officer before her run for office. #secondservice
Senator Tom Carper was re-elected to represent Delaware in the U.S. Senate. Carper served as a naval flight officer, served three tours of duty in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War, and retired at the rank of captain after 23 years of service.
Senator Tom Carper was re-elected to represent Delaware in the U.S. Senate. Carper served as a naval flight officer, served three tours of duty in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War, and retired at the rank of captain after 23 years of service.
Congressman Troy Nehls was re-elected to Texas' 22nd Congressional District in the House of Representatives. Nehls served in the U.S. Army, deployed on combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan, and retired at the rank of Major after 21 years of service. He is the recipient of two Bronze star medals.
Congressman Troy Nehls was re-elected to Texas' 22nd Congressional District in the House of Representatives. Nehls served in the U.S. Army, deployed on combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan, and retired at the rank of Major after 21 years of service. He is the recipient of two Bronze star medals.
Fred Robinson, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, has continued serving his country even after his military service. He volunteers for several veterans' organizations and organized the drive-thru Vietnam Veterans Day in his current home of Orange County, Florida. Read more about Robinson's #secondservice here: https://bit.ly/2Uh2kZh
Fred Robinson says he was blessed to have joined the U.S. Marines along with his twin brother when they were 17 years old.
Herb Conaway is running for re-election to represent New Jersey's 7th district in the NJ Assembly. Assemblyman Conaway served as a captain in the Medical Corps of the United States Air Force, and has served in the NJ Assembly since 1998. #secondservice
Herb Conaway is running for re-election to represent New Jersey's 7th district in the NJ Assembly. Assemblyman Conaway served as a captain in the Medical Corps of the United States Air Force, and has served in the NJ Assembly since 1998. #secondservice
Happy Independence Day. America turns 245 years old today. Thank you to those serving and protecting our country.
Happy Independence Day. America turns 245 years old today. Thank you to those serving and protecting our country.
University of San Francisco MAPL professor Mark Meissner moderated a discussion with Michael Steele, former Lieutenant Governor of Maryland and Republican National Committee chair, on the current state of American politics. Meissner writes, "I am a Democrat and he is a Republican - we need more conversations like this in our country." Read about each of their perspectives here: https://gwtoday.gwu.edu/michael-steele-shared-his-perspective-state-american-politics
The former Maryland lieutenant governor and Republican National Committee chair spoke about citizen engagement, bipartisanship and servant leadership at a GSPM MasterClass Series event.
Denise Gonzalez is running to represent New Jersey's 4th district in the NJ Assembly. Gonzalez served in the U.S. Marine Corps and continues to serve her community through the New Jersey Medical Freedom Advocates nonprofit. #secondservice
Denise Gonzalez is running to represent New Jersey's 4th district in the NJ Assembly. Gonzalez served in the U.S. Marine Corps and continues to serve her community through the New Jersey Medical Freedom Advocates nonprofit. #secondservice
This Pride Month, University of San Francisco MAPL student and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Janessa Goldbeck was appointed to an LGBTQ+ Advisory Group by Mayor Todd Gloria of San Diego. Goldbeck served openly after the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell ," and continues to advocate for LGBTQ+ veterans and those currently serving. Read more about the Advisory Group here: https://bit.ly/3zKIfLi
Mayor Todd Gloria announced the appointees to his administration's newly-formed LGBTQ Advisory Group. “As San Diego’s first openly gay mayor, I understand that the LGBTQ community wants a seat at the table at City Hall,” Gloria said. “Appointing leaders and advocates from the community to my...
Elaine Luria was re-elected to represent Virginia's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. She served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years and was one of the first women in the Navy's nuclear power program. She retired at the rank of Commander.
Elaine Luria was re-elected to represent Virginia's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. She served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years and was one of the first women in the Navy's nuclear power program. She retired at the rank of Commander.
10 years ago, by a 250-175 vote, the House passed the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act. This bill was sponsored by Former Pennsylvania Congressman Patrick Murphy, the first Iraq War Veteran to be elected to Congress and the 32nd Under Secretary of the Army. Read more here: https://www.politico.com/story/2010/12/dont-ask-passes-handily-in-house-046446
Lawmakers vote 250-175 in favor of a stand-alone bill to repeal the ban on g**s in the military.
From 8-9 AM PT on June 25, MAPL student Juliet Rogers will moderate a cross-sectional panel represented by University of California, Merced's Dr. Thelma Hurd, MD, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals' Jamie Phillips, MHA, FACHE, and SmithGroup's Rosa T. Sheng, FAIA, LEED AP BD C. Hosted by AMFP NorCal and CIDCI, the panel will discuss systemic racism and how to address it in the healthcare industry. Register here!
https://bit.ly/2S6BQcl
CIDCI partners with the NorCal Chapter of the Association for Medical Facilities Professionals (AMFP) to convene a cross sectional panel of the Bay Area to reflect on systemic disparities revealed in the past year, and how we can take steps to move forward more equitably. From health equity across c...
Jason Ballard is running to represent Virginia's 12th district in the VA House of Delegates. Ballard served in the U.S. Army JAG Corps, and commanded the JAG School’s Student Detachment in Charlottesville, Virginia. He is currently serving as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. #secondservice
Rich Callahan, Academic Director of MAPL, has been appointed co-chair of the Working Group on the Intergovernmental Dimensions of the COVID-19 Pandemic by the National Academy of Public Administration. In addition to teaching for MAPL, Professor Callahan is also Co-Director of the University of San Francisco Master of Public Health Program in Sacramento and the Director of the Health Services Administration concentration in the Master of Public Administration in the School of Management. Read more about the Working Group here: https://bit.ly/3gCT1uq
The response to the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has highlighted both strengths and weaknesses in the USA’s ability to respond to novel global infectious disease threats and, undoubtedly, will be the subject of much study and discussion for many years to come.
To commemorate Juneteenth, @USFCA MAPL student Brandon Evans organized a caravan and rally through his local community Richmond, CA. A local high school hosted an educational and cultural program after the caravan. Read more here:
https://richmondstandard.com/richmond/2021/06/04/richmond-revs-up-for-juneteenth-caravan-rally/
CommunityRichmond Richmond revs up for ‘Juneteenth Caravan & Rally’ June 4, 2021 0 1927 Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp A moment from the 2019 Juneteenth parade and festival at Nicholl Park in Richmond. By Kathy Chouteau Richmond residents are invited to help honor and commemorate Ju...
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Veterans Campaign is a non-partisan, non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage, mentor and prepare veterans, transitioning service members, and other members of the military community for a "Second Service" in civic and political leadership. Our initiatives include our political leadership and candidate training workshops, a monthly Distinguished Speaker Series, guides and "Field Manuals" for veterans aspiring to civic and political leadership, research on veterans in civic and political leadership, supplemental programming specifically for women veterans, and our Second Service Fellows program for a select cohort of 20 emerging veteran leaders. Most of all, we strive to be an objective, non-partisan educational resource to veterans by convening a community of civic-minded veterans, distinguished public servants, and supporters towards a shared goal of empowering the "next Greatest Generation" of American leaders.
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