If any organization is skilled at pulling itself together and facing down a surprise enemy threat, it’s America’s men and women in uniform. Given our current political and economic climate, this talent and training will prove especially important for the veterans who once wore that clothing.

They will need it to respond to the rising assaults on the services and respect that they were promised when they raised their right hands and swore to give everything for their country, up to and including their life.

It’s bad enough that veterans and their families must deal with mental health, financial, family, homelessness, food insecurity, workplace, and suicide issues that beggar the experience of the general population. And now all this in DC and across all branches?

Something major needs to be done, and a growing number of veterans and civilians are joining ranks to right those wrongs. But, how? And when? And with what?

A good place to start – a Veteran Debt Summit

End Veteran Debt (EVD) will coordinate the launch of the first-ever Veteran Debt Summit in New Orleans on June 5, 2025, in concert with the June 6 National World War II Museum celebration of the 25th anniversary of its inception as the “D-Day Museum on June 6, 2000.”

The museum intends to draw America’s attention to the bravery and sacrifices of the men and women who fought and defeated the Axis. From 21-25 million military members died from 1941 to 1945. Those who survived the conflict returned home as heroes and were treated as such.

For today's warriors, not so much. 

End Veteran Debt’s purpose is to raise national awareness of the horrific challenges today’s veterans face and what it will take to make their lives easier. Forgiving their unpayable debt – whatever the source – can make the most immediate impact. In that spirit, End Veteran Debt in 2025 intends to abolish $81M in veteran debt—extinguishing $1M for each of the 81 years that have passed since the June 6, 1944, Normandy landings.

All hands on deck for both events. Veterans or veteran supporters, these two events will be among the most important events you will attend this year.

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