Common Defense A Movement of Veterans We are the largest grassroots membership organization of progressive veterans standing up for our communities against the rising tide of racism hate and violence. We vow to organize together against those who seek to divide us so they cannot rig our systems and economy for their own gain. Sign up to receive updates from Common Defense Who We Are We empower veterans to stand up for our communities against the rising tide of racism hate and violence to organize against the entrenched power of greedy billionaires who have rigged our economy and to champion an equitable and representative democracy where liberty and justice truly is for all. We achieve this through Training veterans as grassroots organizers Growing organizing and mobilizing the progressive veteran community Advocating for progressive legislation at the local state and federal level Mobilizing our 200000 members to support candidates who share our values Common Defense is the countrys largest veteranled grassroots organization committed to engaging organizing training and mobilizing veterans to elect accountable leaders and promote progressive values in 2020 and beyond.