--- title: Veterans For Peace Chapter 46 Monterey Inc Blog description: Veterans For Peace Chapter 46 Monterey Inc's blog for sharing news, chapter notices, and community commentary. --- [Skip to content](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/page/1#main-content) ![Veterans For Peace Chapter 46 Monterey](https://www.vfp46.org/hs-fs/hubfs/VFP_Monterey_Art_2inch_Slant.jpg?width=300&height=240&name=VFP_Monterey_Art_2inch_Slant.jpg)Homepage - [Home](https://www.vfp46.org) - [Board](https://www.vfp46.org/board-of-directors) - [Blog](https://www.vfp46.org/blog) - [Gallery](https://www.vfp46.org/gallery) - [Current Events & Activities](https://www.vfp46.org/current-activities) - [Operation Northstar](https://www.vfp46.org/operation-northstar) - [Reclaim Armistice Day](https://www.vfp46.org/reclaim-armistice-day-2025) - [Donate](https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VFS7QETBMN9AW) [Join VFP](https://www.veteransforpeace.org/take-action/join) - [Home](https://www.vfp46.org) - [Board](https://www.vfp46.org/board-of-directors) - [Blog](https://www.vfp46.org/blog) - [Gallery](https://www.vfp46.org/gallery) - [Current Events & Activities](https://www.vfp46.org/current-activities) - [Operation Northstar](https://www.vfp46.org/operation-northstar) - [Reclaim Armistice Day](https://www.vfp46.org/reclaim-armistice-day-2025) - [Donate](https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VFS7QETBMN9AW) [Join VFP](https://www.veteransforpeace.org/take-action/join) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Blog, news, and other community commentary Our blog is a place where veterans, allies, and community members share reflections, updates, and insights on the urgent issues of peace and justice, locally and globally. Whether it’s a personal story from deployment, a report from a local protest, a new story, or a call to action, every post honors our commitment to end war and build a better world. 🕊️ **What you'll find:** - VFP Chapter 46 Monterey in the news - Chapter updates and meeting recaps - Commentary on national and international events - Veterans’ personal stories and reflections - Spotlights on peace activism and community partners - Opportunities to get involved Join us as we continue to speak truth to power, honor all who serve, and imagine a world without war. ### Subscribe Here! ### Filter by Tag - [Armistice Day (1)](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/armistice-day) - [Demilitarize (6)](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/demilitarize) - [Direct Action (3)](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/direct-action) - [Letter-Writting (6)](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/letter-writting) - [Militarism and Climate (1)](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/militarism-and-climate) - [News (4)](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/news) - [Nonproliferation (1)](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/nonproliferation) - [Operation Northstar (3)](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/operation-northstar) - [Protest (2)](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/protest) - [Teach-In/Talk (1)](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/teach-in-talk) - [Veterans Against Fascism (1)](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/veterans-against-fascism) - [Veterans Against Genocide (1)](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/veterans-against-genocide) [![](https://www.vfp46.org/hubfs/UncleSam-CCW-billboard.png)](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/a-war-machine-that-cannot-say-no) ##### [A War Machine That Cannot Say No](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/a-war-machine-that-cannot-say-no) [Operation Northstar](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/operation-northstar)[News](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/news) 9/3/26, 3:54 PM Listen to Bill Clinton's reaction to the secretary of Army resigning: "Trump's Own Army Secretary Ju... [![](https://www.vfp46.org/hubfs/NO%20Tanks%20-%20Monterey%204th%20of%20July%202025.png)](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/at-least-we-can-agree-to-demilitarize) ##### [At least we can agree to demilitarize local July Fourth festivities](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/at-least-we-can-agree-to-demilitarize) [Demilitarize](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/demilitarize)[Direct Action](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/direct-action)[Letter-Writting](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/letter-writting)[News](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/news) 7/19/26, 7:28 PM Direct Link to Article published by Sara Rubin a journalist at the Monterey County Now on July 2nd, ... [![](https://www.vfp46.org/hubfs/Capital%20Party.png)](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/following-a-local-veterans-patriotic-evolution-to-his-arrest-at-the-u.s.-capitol) ##### [Following a local veteran’s patriotic evolution to his arrest at the U.S. Capitol.](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/following-a-local-veterans-patriotic-evolution-to-his-arrest-at-the-u.s.-capitol) [Direct Action](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/direct-action)[News](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/news)[Veterans Against Fascism](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/veterans-against-fascism) 5/7/26, 5:21 PM Direct Link to Article by Sara Rubin: From Veteran to Activist: One Man's Capitol Hill Arrest | Opin... [![](https://www.vfp46.org/hubfs/peaceful%20patriots.jpg)](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/op-ns-news-1) ##### [Op Northstar in the news](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/op-ns-news-1) [Operation Northstar](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/operation-northstar)[News](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/news) 4/13/26, 11:10 AM We had coverage of our action at NPS by Monterey County Now. [![](https://www.vfp46.org/hubfs/Phil%20and%20Tank.jpg)](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/preventing-war-start-with-a-parade) ##### [Preventing war starts with a parade](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/preventing-war-start-with-a-parade) [Demilitarize](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/demilitarize)[Letter-Writting](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/letter-writting) 3/27/26, 10:31 PM This Is How It Starts Not with a policy. Not with a speech. Not with a war. It starts with a parade.... [![](https://www.vfp46.org/hubfs/DSC00953.jpg)](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/no-mas-no-military-air-shows) ##### [NO MAS - No Military Air Shows](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/no-mas-no-military-air-shows) [Protest](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/protest)[Militarism and Climate](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/militarism-and-climate) 1/20/26, 4:04 PM Salinas hosted its annual California International Airshow in October. The featured event was the US... [![](https://www.vfp46.org/hubfs/DSC00537-1.jpg)](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/one-from-many.-standing-for-the-oath-and-the-law) ##### [One From Many. Standing for the Oath and the Law](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/one-from-many.-standing-for-the-oath-and-the-law) [Letter-Writting](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/letter-writting)[Operation Northstar](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/operation-northstar) 12/7/25, 2:36 PM I think it’s impossible to be a young person and join the Armed Forces and not realize just how larg... [![](https://www.vfp46.org/hubfs/Image%20(11).jpg)](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/from-hiroshima-to-gaza-a-survivors-warning) ##### [From Hiroshima to Gaza: A Survivor's Warning](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/from-hiroshima-to-gaza-a-survivors-warning) [Teach-In/Talk](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/teach-in-talk)[Nonproliferation](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/nonproliferation)[Veterans Against Genocide](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/veterans-against-genocide) 8/6/25, 7:55 PM You can watch or read the full speech here: 👉 From Hiroshima to Gaza: A Survivors Warning I’m speak... [![](https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/meips/ADKq_Nb0AMN3fGA1Y7N-woF6sp9CZ9gsqlWCTcnFO3rG5cav0pMK7Yaa2vAkjOGddkGLdss5-UygplntSYj-5f3dIjDdAqfKmoz9Fl7f1_MmJ-Pc6bsxw1j_COoOgILErL2bH8IKas4IUynJRK35iRP8JmoHnCEBZw=s0-d-e1-ft#https://files.constantcontact.com/913f231a601/0a0a811a-92cf-42b9-a17a-0e452a1a3e27.png?rdr=true)](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/golden-rule-update) ##### [Golden Rule Update August 2025](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/golden-rule-update) [Demilitarize](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/demilitarize)[Letter-Writting](https://www.vfp46.org/blog/tag/letter-writting) 7/30/25, 12:32 PM 2025 VOYAGE The Golden Rule Sets Sail for San Francisco Bay! Follow the Voyage: https://share.garmin... 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