A sign in support of staffing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seen on a wall during a meeting of Chapter 23 of the Disabled American Veterans in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 19, 2025. REUTERS/David RyderMembers listen during a meeting of Chapter 23 of the Disabled American Veterans in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 19, 2025. REUTERS/David RyderMembers listen during a meeting of Chapter 23 of the Disabled American Veterans in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 19, 2025. REUTERS/David RyderMembers gather for lunch following a meeting of Chapter 23 of the Disabled American Veterans in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 19, 2025. REUTERS/David RyderChapter Commander Nate Ford salutes during a meeting of Chapter 23 of the Disabled American Veterans in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 19, 2025. REUTERS/David RyderA member wears a U.S. Army hat during a meeting of Chapter 23 of the Disabled American Veterans in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 19, 2025. REUTERS/David RyderChris Cruz sits with his son, CJay Cruz, during a meeting of Chapter 23 of the Disabled American Veterans in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 19, 2025. REUTERS/David RyderA member wears a Disabled American Veterans hat during a meeting of Chapter 23 of the Disabled American Veterans in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 19, 2025. REUTERS/David RyderA blanket honoring U.S. military veterans is seen in the chapter building following a meeting of Chapter 23 of the Disabled American Veterans in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 19, 2025. REUTERS/David RyderArtwork honoring fallen U.S. military veterans is seen on the chapter building of Chapter 23 of the Disabled American Veterans in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 19, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder