Veterans for Peace member criticizes militarization in Asia-Pacific, discusses Gaza and Cuba aid

A veteran and member of Veterans for Peace condemned what they called ongoing militarization across the Asia‑Pacific and urged local activism against wars. They cited RimPac and U.S. bases across the region and criticized federal budget priorities, saying funds are going to the military while education and health are cut.

The speaker also described humanitarian solidarity efforts, saying the group's trips to Cuba involved procurement of goods and that they have worked to bring attention to Gaza; they urged support for civil‑rights and human‑rights organizations resisting attempts to silence dissent.