This weekend, Vets4Energy's Leanne Wheeler has the honor of speaking to the brave men and women who’ve served our country at the annual Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Florida State Convention.

Veteran and Vets4Energy Volunteer Mark Alvarez, USA (Ret.) was awarded the Medal of Merit by Governor Rick Scott.

At Western New York 3rd Annual Veteran Symposium in Buffalo, Capt. McCormick is recognized for his work in helping Veterans transition after military service,

A few memories from Vets4Energy Volunteers: "It was the first time I saw the flag in that way..."

Former Secretary of the Navy, former Democratic Virginia Senator, Former Secretary of Veterans Affairs as National Co-Chairs; More than 100 Community Organizations, Associations, Businesses and Local Leaders in VA, NC, SC, GA and FL supporting expanded access to U.S. natural gas and oil resources.

By Nevada's Vets4Energy volunteer chairman: "But there's something else to consider with your vote - as we decrease our dependence on foreign oil, particularly from volatile regimes, we also lessen the need for American troop-led intervention."

Our energy appetite makes us vulnerable. And our dependence on foreign sources of energy keeps the threat of war on our doorstep... by Vets4Energy volunteer.

"We are deeply discouraged by the administration's actions to impose tariffs on our three closest trading partners - Canada, Mexico, and the EU - and view this as a step in the wrong direction," API Pres. Jack N. Gerard responded.

Capt. James McCormick, U.S. Army (Ret.) and program director for Vets4Energy, discuss programs to make veterans farmers in West Virginia on WOWK-TV in West Virginia.

Economists agree that no person or action can single-handedly affect pump prices over time, which are largely driven by a global oil market. That doesn't mean we can't indulge in the human condition of blame.