Vets4Energy Rear Admiral Don Loren, USN (Ret.) addressed the Nevada State Annual Constitutional Convention where he stressed national security imperatives, energy independence, veteran employment, and a strong relationship with the trade unions.

Major General Bill Hodgkins USAF (Ret.) (right) met with US Rep. Steve Southerland (R-FL) about the compatibility of drilling in the eastern Gulf of Mexico with military operations.

Vets4Energy on radio talk-show, "Energy New Mexico" on KKOB-AM 770. The topic of discussion was "energy as a national security issue" with Guest Vets4Energy State Chairman Capt. Dave McElwee.

The New York Annual Cigar Herf Charity Event was held at West Point, where Vets4Energy State Chairman Charlie Baranyai emceed the event.

More than 160 House Republicans are urging the Obama administration to open up more areas to offshore drilling in a new five-year lease plan for oil and gas development.

Vets4Energy hosted a booth at Congressman Dan Lipinski's Veterans Fair at the John Oremus Center in Bridgeview, Illinois. Field Directors operated the booth and had the opportunity to meet and speak with several Veterans about the Illinois Energy Forum and Vets4Energy program.

Admiral Loren was the keynote speaker for the State Building Trades, where he delivered a powerful speech focusing on energy independence, the relationship between sound energy policies and national security, and veteran employment in the petroleum development and production industry.

Admiral Loren spoke about the goals of Vets4Energy and the issue of energy policy and national security.

Supporters of requiring a new fuel blend at Chicago gas stations haven't made their case this is the time or place to do it.

Vets4Energy created a print newsletter for distribution to the many state veterans who want to participate in Vets4Energy, but do not have frequent access to email.