AFPI Launches America First Warfighters Coalition

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) announced the launch of America First Warfighters, a new coalition dedicated to educating, engaging, and mobilizing veterans and military families around policies that strengthen military readiness, improve veterans' healthcare, support military families, and ensure America remains the strongest and most prepared fighting force in the world.

“Many veterans still feel the effect of Obama and Biden-era policies both abroad and at home. From the Afghanistan withdrawal, to worsening VA services, to rising veteran homelessness, Americans can see firsthand the consequences of weak and neglectful policies,” said Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Keith Kellogg, AFPI’s Co‑Chair for American Security. “America First Warfighters is committed to standing with these men and women by supporting policies that give them the care and respect they have earned through their service.”

"As someone who has served in combat, I know the mission doesn't end when you take off the uniform," said Amber Smith, AFPI’s Senior Advisor for America First Warfighters. "The responsibility to support our veterans and military families is ongoing. America First Warfighters exists to ensure they have a strong voice, stronger opportunities, and leaders who never stop fighting for them."

This coalition will engage active-duty service members, veterans, and military families in advancing policies that honor their service, defend the America they fought for, and address the issues they care about most, including:

• Veterans' Healthcare & Benefits Reform — improving the quality of veterans’ care, reducing VA bureaucracy, expanding patient choice, and ensuring veterans receive the benefits they have earned.
• Military Readiness — strengthening recruitment and retention, restoring merit-based leadership, efficient and appropriate defense budgets, and ensuring our military remains the most capable fighting force in the world.
• Veteran Integration Support — advancing practical solutions that help veterans integrate successfully to civilian life and access the resources they need to thrive.

To learn more about AFPI Warfighters and our work to support veterans and service members, click here.