My father was an Air Force pilot in the Korean War and later, a test pilot in the California desert. I feel the pride but can only imagine the courage it takes to protect our country and democracy around world. We must ensure our Veterans and their families are cared for during and after active service.
I believe that the world’s best fighting force and its veterans deserve the world’s best health care. We must ensure that the unique needs of Veterans are addressed through research and services specifically addressing Veterans’ unique needs. We must ensure that we have pro-active programs available to all Veterans including mental health programs to reduce the veteran suicide rate. And we must ensure veterans are able to fully transition into civil society after active service through education, hiring incentives, and support services. No military family should struggle to pay their bills, put food on the table, or access health care, quality housing, childcare, or the workforce.
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