We are deeply disappointed to learn that the repeal of the Iraq War Authorization (2002 AUMF) was eliminated from the final version of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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Collective Voices Symposium: Sharing Our Multicultural Stories
We are hosting the first annual Collective Voices Symposium next week on Tuesday, January 31. The purpose of this virtual event is to highlight all voices within our community in an environment where we can share our experiences and learn from one another.
SFI Welcomes Two New Board Members
Today, Secure Families Initiative (SFI) celebrates three successful years of growth and advocacy since the nonprofit’s launch in 2020. In honor of the anniversary, SFI is pleased to announce the appointment of two members to the Board of Directors.
Congress Dropped the Ball on a Dangerous War Authorization
We are deeply disappointed to learn that the repeal of the Iraq War Authorization (2002 AUMF) was eliminated from the final version of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Secure Families Initiative in the Spotlight

What Top Gun Says About the Iran Nuclear Deal: Streyder for Inkstick
Executive Director Sarah Streyder penned an Opinion piece for Inkstick Media linking the blockbuster movie of the summer, Top Gun: Maverick, and the need for the Iran Nuclear Deal. Like the movie, this piece is a must see.

Joint OpEd: “Honor veterans: Repeal the Iraq War Authorization”
Together with partner organizations, Secure Families Initiative penned an OpEd in Stars and Stripes. “Honor Veterans: Repeal the Iraq War Authorization” is co-authored by SFI Executive Director collaborated with Naveed Shah, the Political Director at Common Defense and an Iraq War veteran, and Luis Cardona, the Federal Affairs Liaison at Concerned Veterans for America.

The Forever War on the Homefront: SFI Board of Advisors President for Just Security
Secure Families Initiative Board of Advisors President Heather Aliano wrote an essay for the Just Security Symposium on the 20th anniversary of September 11th. “How Perpetual War Has Changed Us” is a deeply personal reflection on the impacts of twenty years of war on service members and military families.