What We
Represent Now
As military veterans, we deeply understand the need for leadership that reflects the inherent values of our nation and propels us responsibly forward. Our principles never waiver and guide us in supporting the right candidates ready to lead our nation.
Civility
We believe that America benefits from respectful discourse. Civility is necessary for a functioning democracy where ideas are communicated and fairly debated.
Service
We believe that elected officials serve the people. Americans deserve thoughtful leaders who thoroughly consider the impact of their decisions and actions.
Integrity
We believe that America deserves leaders who put principle before ambition. Our national interest requires honesty.
Optimism
We believe that America’s best days are yet to come. Together we can overcome the divisions and cynicism threatening our republic.
Strength
America must have an engaged, active presence in the world and remain a global leader. We are stronger abroad when united at home.
Our Work in Action
Keep up with the latest from VFRL on our Medium blog.
The Road to Bucha
The images coming out of Ukraine are infuriating, revolting, and heartbreaking. We are seeing bodies in the middle of roads that used to be bustling markets, tortured hands bound together that used to fold in prayer, tear-stained faces that used to smile.
May 11 · 2 min read
In Defense of Democracy
On November 9th, 2004, I was three days into leading a small SEAL sniper team in the Battle of Fallujah. We spent those days, outside the city, calling in airstrikes on insurgent positions from the comfort of an Iraqi landfill. We barely slept, and the offensive hadn’t even started yet.
May 11 · 2 min read
From Twitter
Neither let us be slandered from our duty by false accusations against us, nor frightened from it by menaces of destruction to the government nor of dungeons to ourselves. Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith, let us, to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it.
- Abraham Lincoln
An Accountable America
Founded and administered by volunteer U.S. military veterans, Veterans for Responsible Leadership is a 527 Super PAC that supports local, state, and federal candidates committed to principled leadership.
Create Civil Governance in America
Your donations will be used to support and oppose candidates in keeping with the VFRL Mission
Our Work in Action
Keep up with the latest from VFRL on our Medium blog.
Aug 25, 2021 · 3 min read
Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis Resource Kit
Use this guide to connect to, provide, share, and/or understand resources available to the Afghans and Americans that are resettling from Afghanistan during the August 2021 Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis.
May 11 · 2 min read
The Road to Bucha
The images coming out of Ukraine are infuriating, revolting, and heartbreaking. We are seeing bodies in the middle of roads that used to be bustling markets, tortured hands bound together that used to fold in prayer, tear-stained faces that used to smile.
May 11 · 2 min read
In Defense of Democracy
On November 9th, 2004, I was three days into leading a small SEAL sniper team in the Battle of Fallujah. We spent those days, outside the city, calling in airstrikes on insurgent positions from the comfort of an Iraqi landfill. We barely slept, and the offensive hadn’t even started yet.