It's time to stop the Chicken Hawk Military-Industrial-Congressional Complex that seeks ENDLESS WARS!
It's time to abandon the Republican War Mongers and WAGE PEACE!
The last time the U.S. Military was called on in the name of stopping Weapons of Mass Destruction, I was stationed in the Diyala Province in Iraq as a Sniper in the U.S. Army 1st Infantry Division.
I participated in combat missions while the infrastructure of the country was destroyed, sectarian violence divided communities, millions were displaced from their homes, countless Iraqis were killed and injured, and our fellow service members were caught in the middle.
After helping to secure the scene of a HEMTT Tactical Truck that was destroyed by a roadside bomb in Iraq, and watching two female soldiers medivaced knowing they would likely not survive their injuries, I started to wonder what could have prevented the conflict I found myself deployed to.
Aside from the many American troops killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom, the burden of war continues to impact our veterans. Substance abuse, traumatic brain injuries, incarceration, homelessness, and suicide are just some of the issues veterans face coming home from war. Although these sacrifices are high, our military members take pride in risking their lives for our homes, families, and country.
That is why we need to ensure we do everything we can to prevent future war unless it is absolutely necessary. Our country needs to exhaust all diplomatic efforts before the possibility of military action is warranted. We owe it to the men and women that choose to serve this country.
The deal our State Department, and the other permanent members of the UN Security Council, has negotiated with Iran is the best diplomatic effort we can agree upon. It has great potential to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and prevent the future deployment of our Armed Forces.
VoteVets is elevating the voices of veterans like me who support this deal - contribute $3 to help ensure we are heard before Congress votes in September.
Before we see more of my brothers and sisters in uniform medivaced away from the combat zone let's support diplomacy and support the Iran Deal.
We have a very unique and important voice in this debate.
Thank for helping to ensure that it's heard.
Garett Reppenhagen
Iraq War Veteran
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