MFSO Oregon is a chapter of Military Families Speak Out (MFSO), an organization of people opposed to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan who have relatives or loved ones currently in the military, or who have served in the military since the fall of 2002.
As people with family members and loved ones in the military, we know that it is our loved ones who are, or have been, or will be on the battlefront. It is our loved ones who are at risk, who have been injured or who have died as a result of these wars. It is our loved ones who are returning scarred from their experiences, who are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
MFSO National was formed in November of 2002 and has contacts with military families throughout the United States, and in countries around the world. National membership currently includes over 4,000 military families, with new families joining daily.
MFSO Oregon started as it’s own organization in November 2004 as it was evident the war and occupation was continuing with no exit strategy and that Oregon families needed support and a way to speak out against the war in a safe and protected environment. MFSO values our service men and women and the Iraqi people. We stand by those who serve, as well as those who choose to resist, and will not engage in or condone activities that are disrespectful or demeaning to the troops.
MFSO Goals:
- Provide support to families of soldiers.
- Speak out against the war and ensure the voices of families are heard.
- Educate the public on the impacts of war on soldiers and families.
- Engage in advocacy in the community and with elected officials for an exit strategy and proper care for troops returning from the occupation in Iraq.
