Honoring Our Heroes
Everything we do is in honor of those men and women who put their lives on the line for us, for our Constitution and for the great promises of America and Democracy.
WHAT WE DO
Veterans Are Our True North
At Somewhere I Read, we work to realign the nation with its moral and constitutional center through civic engagement, media, and principled public service – anchored by an unwavering commitment to those who served.
Veterans defended the Constitution so the rest of us could live freely, and honoring them is not symbolic, it is foundational. We support veterans by elevating their stories, creating opportunities for continued public service, and advancing programs that promote dignity, health, and long-term wellbeing.
When a nation properly honors its veterans, it remembers who it is. When it does not, it loses its way. 🇺🇸
LEADING WITH INTEGRITY
Scott Peoples
Veterans For Responsible Leadership, Executive Director
Scott Peoples, Captain in the U.S. 82nd Airborne Division (Ret.), now advocates for veterans here at home.
In addition to his role at Veterans For Responsible Leadership, Scott has also served as a Veteran Transition Specialist for Hire Heroes USA, helping veterans find meaningful employment. Scott has embarked on several start-ups his wife Amanda, and are proud parents to two children, Phillip and Audrey.
Scott strongly believes that democracy is not a spectator sport and has had numerous op-eds published and appeared on various local news outlets, as well as national podcasts. Scott has also served as an elections worker in Wake County, NC since 2020. We are very grateful to have Scott’s leadership at Somewhere I Read.
Bobby R. Jones
Veterans For Responsible Leadership, President
Bobby R. Jones is a retired U.S. Navy Commander whose career spans more than two decades of operational leadership, global security missions, and strategic planning. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, he served in senior command roles including Commanding Officer of Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron FOUR and Executive Officer of USS Anzio, with deployments supporting Operations Enduring Freedom and Inherent Resolve, service as a United Nations Peacekeeper in Liberia, and work as a Wargames Planner for the Missile Defense Agency. He brings deep national security expertise, disciplined leadership, and a commitment to responsible civic service to Somewhere I Read.
We are honored to have the leadership of Navy Commander Bobby Jones, and Captain Scott Peoples helping guide our work. Their service, integrity, and commitment to the Constitution embody the very principles Somewhere I Read exists to advance.
Somewhere I Read strengthens American democracy through civic engagement, constitutional education, and leadership development. We mobilize citizens to participate in public life, support veterans, defend free and fair elections, protect civil and human rights, and hold elected officials accountable to their oath of office.
Together, we work to promote responsible leadership, peaceful civic action, and a renewed culture of service so Americans can help secure the future of our democracy.
“The future of our Republic depends on how we honor our heroes.”