In this powerful episode of The Forgotten Oath, combat veteran and author Donald Dunn (Echoes of War: The Silent Transition of a Soldier) exposes the harsh realities facing America’s veterans. With 83,000 VA jobs on the chopping block and a $1.8 billion partnership between the VA and HUD aimed at ending veteran homelessness, Donald questions whether these efforts address the root causes—or simply create more red tape.

Donald reflects on his own 68 months of deployment across Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and dives deep into how 20 years of war have left a lasting impact on multiple generations of veterans. He challenges the government’s lack of preparation, the ongoing mental health crisis, and the broken promises that too many service members face after returning home.

💥 Topics Covered:

• VA workforce cuts: 83,000 jobs eliminated
• $1.8B VA & HUD partnership for homeless veterans
• The failure to address root causes like mental health, employment, and documentation
• The long-term consequences of endless deployments
• How government power corrupts regardless of party
• What voters can do to hold leaders accountable

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In this episode of The Forgotten Oath, host Donald Dunn takes a no-holds-barred look at the controversial legislation dubbed the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" — a sweeping piece of policy with promises of military investment, tax reform, and veteran housing support. But is it really all that beautiful?

Donald, a combat veteran with 68 months of deployment, breaks down what’s inside the bill — from SNAP restrictions that could gut support for struggling service members, to the $1.8 billion aimed at barracks maintenance, to a proposed Veterans Housing Fund fueled by corporate stock buyback taxes. He shares personal stories, policy analysis, and a hard dose of reality about how this legislation could impact real veterans.

With sharp commentary, brutally honest insights, and a politically independent stance, this episode challenges listeners to think for themselves: Does this bill help our heroes — or leave them behind once again?

💥 Topics Covered:

• What’s in the "One Big Beautiful Bill" that affects veterans
• Why military families are still on food stamps
• Barracks upgrades vs. privatized military housing
• Can the VA and HUD be trusted to manage new housing funds?
• The harsh truth about homelessness, addiction, and PTSD
• Why the bill lacks PACT Act expansion and VA reform
• Who voted for it and who stood against it

🔗 Whether you're a veteran, policymaker, or just someone who gives a damn — this episode pulls no punches. Because when promises are broken, The Forgotten Oath calls them out.