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  1. Oct 17

    Retired Sgt. Maj. John Canley will receive the Medal of Honor at the this afternoon for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War. Watch live:

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  2. Oct 17

    A special story from the . Wishing a very happy 95th birthday today to Pearl Harbor survivor Hiram “Pete” Cartee of Augusta, Ga., a veteran of both the and the . Thank you, Mr. Cartee, for your service!

    Hiram "Pete" Cartee spent his 18th birthday at Pearl Harbor, seven weeks before the 1941 attack. He'll spend his 95th birthday Wednesday in Augusta.
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  3. Oct 13

    Happy 243rd birthday to the . Thank you to all who have served our country in the Navy.

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    Oct 12

    Garden, plaque in Snellville will raise awareness on Veterans issues via

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    Oct 11

    Thank you both for your partnership on this. It’s critically important is able to accommodate future who qualify for burial or inurnment at America’s premier military cemetery. Working to secure the future of this hallowed ground is an honor & privilege.

    Great partnership with Sen. and U.S. Dept. of to ensure that the expansion provides the additional capacity needed for our fallen military heroes and their families.
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    Oct 11

    Joined my colleagues & to intro legislation to commemorate the end of WWII & honor vets. The world owes a debt of gratitude to The Greatest Generation.

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    Oct 10

    Today, I joined a bipartisan group of my colleagues to introduce the 75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Act to honor the brave Nevadans who stood up to tyranny in defense of democracy and paid a heavy price to defeat evil and achieve peace.

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    Oct 11

    I’m looking forward to speaking on the Senate floor ~10:40 a.m. to discuss how we are working to raise standards and expectations for the and better serve our veterans in the Senate committee. Watch:

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  9. Oct 10

    Thank you for signing into law the ‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2018,’ legislation that will provide our veterans with the benefits they deserve.

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  10. Oct 10

    For many of our soldiers, the battle continues after service has ended. Help spread awareness during about the ’s resources to assist veterans and their families in getting the help and support they need. Learn more:

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    Oct 8

    IBM provides free cybersecurity training to Veterans in Sandy Springs, Georgia via

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    Oct 3

    'Lucky ones' reuniting in Paulding, GA 50 years after Vietnam mortar blast via

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    Sep 25

    Our office had the opportunity to present a commemorative lapel pin to Vietnam veteran Robert Reiner today in Watertown. He served in the Army from 1966-1999. We thank him for all he’s done to serve our country. More about the pin program:

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    Oct 3

    Honored to preside over the promotion ceremony of our very own staffer, Tommy Nguyen, to his new position as Captain in the today.

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    Oct 3

    Dedicated servant leaders like have made it easier for veterans to access benefits and services through online tools, and I congratulate her on receiving this honor.

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    Thank you for introducing our first winner! "Making sure that veterans can understand and access the services that they have earned is a nonpartisan mission." -
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    Sep 24

    Congratulations to all of the graduates of Leadership Institute Class of 2018! I wish all the best to this accomplished group of 100 leaders & am grateful for the work of their 8 mentors, which include Bruno from my office.

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    Sep 26

    Three bills I authored that are designed to help our nation’s veterans find jobs, promote STEM programs in 's schools, and support mothers & their newborns are now headed to the 's desk where they are expected to be signed into law. More here:

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  18. Oct 1

    WATCH LIVE: Former Staff Sergeant Ronald Shurer will receive the Medal of Honor at the today at 3pm EST for his life-saving actions in Afghanistan in 2008.

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    Sep 29

    World War II Veteran shares insights on 100th birthday, during pinning ceremony via

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    Sep 26

    ‘Homecoming’ celebration to honor Vietnam Vets via

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