Supporters and Advocates,
I am at a critical juncture in our fight for the Major Richard Star Act (S.1032). I want to be very clear about my strategy: I have not yet sent this petition to Washington, D.C. To make an undeniable impact on the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and legislative leadership, we need a show of force that cannot be ignored. 5,000 signatures on my petition is the bare minimum before I deliver our demand for justice to the steps of the Capitol.
The March 31st Challenge: 10,000 Strong
While 5,000 is my personal "line in the sand" for delivery, our collective goal is to reach 10,000 signatures by March 31st.
The evidence I have gathered regarding the "revolving door" scheme linking the stalling of veteran benefits to billions in defense contracts is gaining traction. We need to capitalize on this momentum together.
Why Your Signature (and Your Story) Matters Right Now:
Share Your Story: If you or your family members are personally impacted by the current system, I need you to tell your stories in the petition comments. These personal accounts are what turn data into a human face that Congress cannot ignore.
Accountability for the "Flip": I am demanding answers as to why Senator Roger Wicker, once a champion of this bill, moved to block it while overseeing $2.38 billion in RTX contracts in the same week.
Exposing the "Disclosure Blackout": I am highlighting the failure of former SASC Staff Director John Keast to file mandatory financial disclosures while transitioning to a firm representing the very contractors who would have benefited from the bill's stall.
Protecting Our Earned Benefits: 54,000 combat-injured veterans are waiting for the concurrent receipt they earned through sacrifice. I will not let our benefits be traded for corporate favors.
How We Get There:
Sign: If you haven't added your name to my petition, do it now.
Comment: Tell the story of how this bill impacts your family.
Share: Forward this to five fellow veterans or supporters.
Mobilize: Post the Wicker Timeline graphic to show the world the clear pattern of betrayal we are uncovering: IMAGE LINK
I am not just asking for a political favor; I am demanding an investigation into the integrity of our legislative process. I will not send to D.C. with a weak hand. Help me get to 10,000 and show them that 54K Veterans will not be silenced.
Respectfully,
Shane Junkert Senior Chief, USN (Ret.)