This past weekend was the 10th Memorial Day since the beginning of the war in Afghanistan. Initiatives such as Joining Forces are actively painting a pretty picture of the American support for military families and their active duty loved ones, but free concerts, parades, discounts and yellow ribbons are not enough for military families. These [...]

A handout is available to educate the public on the costs of war and contacts for Oregon congressional representatives. It includes points on defunding the war, and information on taking action with Oregon congressional representatives. It’s useful for MFSO members and the general public in taking action in letting our government know to end this [...]

On November 30th the Portland City Council heard testimony from many citizens including MFSO-Oregon members on an “Out of Iraq” resolution. It passed unanimously. Here’s a message from one of the organizers: WE DID IT! By unanimous vote, the Portland City council adopted our resolution to bring the troops home from Iraq and fund human [...]

We are excited to announce we have a date for a Portland City Council to hearing for the resolution to bring the troops home from Iraq and fund local human needs! City Council Hearing on Bring the Troops Home Resolution Thursday, November 30, 2:00 PM Portland City Hall 1221 SW 4th Ave. Portland

Spc. Swift, facing a redeployment to Iraq while serving under the command of the same individuals now under investigation for rape and sexual harassment, chose to go absent without leave rather than subjugate herself to the horrors she experienced during her first tour of duty. Spc. Swift’s arrest on June 11 sparked a national outcry [...]

With the health of our troops and of our nation at risk, Military Families Speak Out (MFSO) is launching a Operation House Call in Washington, DC, demanding action from our elected representatives and calling on them to bring our troops home now. We are standing outside their offices in Washington, DC and calling on them [...]