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Veterans from all eras are reacting to the events in Afghanistan, such as the U.S withdrawal and the takeover by the Taliban. You are not alone.Veterans may question the meaning of their service or whether it was worth the sacrifices they made. They may feel more moral distress about experiences they had during their service. It’s normal to feel this way. Talk with your friends and families, reach out to battle buddies, connect with a peer-to-peer network, or sign up for mental health services. Scroll down to view more resources. |
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) released the following statement on the first anniversary of the deadly Hamid Karzai International Airport bombing which claimed the lives of 13 brave U.S. servicemembers in Kabul, Afghanistan. Among the fallen heroes was Sgt. Nicole Gee of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, who was supporting non-combatant evacuations during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. Greg Murphy (NC-03), Matt Cartwright (PA-08), and David Price (NC-04) applauded the Senate passage of their bipartisan legislation, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act which will now head to the president’s desk as part of the Honoring our PACT Act.
New Bern, N.C. – Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) recently awarded Major General Hugh Robert Overholt of the U.S. Army (Retired) with formal congressional recognition in appreciation of his lifelong service to Eastern North Carolina, and the United States of America. Rep. Murphy was privileged to present Gen.
Washington, D.C. – Last night, Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) was proud to recognize Cherry Point USMC Maj. Cory T. Jones as the 2022 Marine of the Year at the Military Times Service Members of the Year event in Washington, D.C. Major Jones was honored with this award following his heroic landing of a KC-130J tanker following a mid-air collision with a F-35B.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) has co-sponsored numerous amendments to improve H.R. 7900, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. As a member of the Congressional Justice for Warriors Caucus, Rep. Murphy is proud to support three commonsense amendments to the NDAA to help prevent the military court system from committing injustices against U.S. service members.
Washington, D.C. – Last night, Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D.’s (NC-03) bipartisan bill, HR 6458, passed the House as a provision of the Veterans Eligibility to Transfer School (VETS) Credit Act. Rep. Murphy’s bipartisan legislation eliminates red tape for military families by making it easier for dependents to retain transferred Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.
New Bern, N.C. – On Friday, Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) met with 25 military constituents who are all in the process of being discharged for refusing to comply with the Department of Defense’s (DOD) COVID-19 vaccination mandate. All 25 service members have requested religious and/or medical exemptions for the vaccine. Immediately following the meeting, Rep.
Jacksonville N.C. – Today, Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) announced that he is now accepting applications for a Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program position in his Jacksonville office. Established in 2008, the Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program provides wounded and/or disabled veterans with two-year paid fellowship employment opportunities within congressional offices.
Washington, D.C. – This morning, Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day. After visiting the memorial to pay his respects, Rep. Murphy filmed the following tribute video in memory of all the North Carolinians who fought and died during the Vietnam War. Watch the video here.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Greg Murphy (NC-03) released the following statement after voting YES on H.R. 3967 – Honoring our PACT Act, a bill that improves access to health care and benefits for over 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans. Importantly, the bill included Rep.