We are a nonpartisan group of veterans, military families, and military family and veteran support organizations who are committed to working with our fellow Americans in a nonpartisan manner to bridge divides, strengthen American democracy, and promote the shared obligations of citizenship.
The polarization in our country is the greatest threat we face. We all have an interest in working toward reconciling our differences and coming together as one country.
To observe the 20th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, we surveyed 2000 Americans to explore Americans’ attitudes towards and memories of the Iraq War (2003-2011). The survey findings suggest that while the Iraq War appears remote and invisible for most Americans, there is broad support across American society to learn more about the war.
Based on polling of over 2,000 American adults, including 500 military veterans, this report explores Americans' views and attitudes towards the military. We find resilient confidence in the military but also signs of ideological polarization in how Americans view elements of the military, such as the effort it places on diversity and inclusion.
Based on polling from over 2500 US adult citizens, including 500 veterans, this report explores Americans' views towards veterans and veterans' issues. The survey findings suggest that veterans could play a unique role in disrupting the cycle of polarization and division in the U.S.
Based on our survey conducted among 1000 Americans and several online focus groups, this report explores Americans’ perceptions and memories of the war in Afghanistan. We find that the public shares high levels of negativity towards the war, and that an alarming narrative of “another Vietnam” is taking hold with many Americans.
The second report in our Afghanistan series, Narratives of the Afghanistan War includes new data on narratives regarding the war that are taking home among Americans. The report also includes anecdotes, quotes, and stories from veterans and from the general public surveyed as part of our research.
Our recent large-scale national survey on the end of war in Afghanistan shows a wide gulf between veterans and the broader society, but also clear opportunities to help bridge this gap, through working together to resettle Afghan allies and creating opportunities for veterans and non-veterans to come together.
We have surveyed our fellow Americans. We have far more in common than many believe, and veterans and military families can play an important role in finding that sense of community and a renewed faith in the institutions of our country.
Three Online polls were conducted between July 2020 and March 2021. Americans feel it is possible to come together, and veterans and military families have the potential to serve as leaders for civic engagement and bridgebuilding.
We salute Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America, Student Veterans of America, & the other veteran organizations leading the way in helping toward the common goal of ensuring each American who wants the vaccine has equitable access to it.
AMVETS & Concerned Vets for America executive directors talk about how veterans need to stand up & lead once again.
