Supporting Our Nation's Troops

Statement

On Wednesday, I joined several instrumental Senate caucuses focused on our nation's troops, including the Senate Army Caucus, the Senate Air Force Caucus and the Senate Military Family Caucus. As a Member of the Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, I wanted to take the opportunity to have a stronger voice in support of our service members at home and abroad. The Senate Army Caucus will open doors to advocating for superior land-power and support to our soldiers and their families, particularly those at Fort Leavenworth and Fort Riley. Similarly, the Senate Air Force Caucus will offer more opportunities to meet with senior Air Force leaders to promote a stronger and more stable Air Force, especially those airmen and women who serve on McConnell Air Force Base and Forbes Air Field. Smoky Hill and the Great Plains Training Center, which support both Army and Air Force service members, will also be a focus as a member of these caucuses.

The Senate Military Family Caucus is the forum to not only focus on the service member but the many sacrifices that their families face each day. I will work on policy issues that impact their health and stability, as well as, other substantive issues such as childcare, education, employments and the effects of multiple deployments. Our national security is dependent on the strength of our military families and I look forward to being an active member on these caucuses to advocate for our service members.

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