Fighting to repeal the discriminatory "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy is one of the proudest moments of my Congressional career. We guaranteed that everyone who loves their country and wants to serve has the chance to do so. Signed on this day 11 years ago by @BarackObama.
@tomperriello Thanks brother for continuing to lead. Excited to hear where your next chapter goes - you’ve been an incredible champion for our veterans
Predatory sports gambling is targeting our military community and the consequences are devastating.
In a new @dcexaminer op-ed, @patrickmurphypa and @fallinpodcast sound the alarm on the crisis facing service members and veterans, calling for confidential screening and clinical care pathways to protect those who served. https://t.co/AvmYz78qKt
Some served four years.
Some served forty.
Every veteran has our thanks today, and #FaceTheFight will keep working to ensure support is available when it is needed.
See how we're working to make that happen https://t.co/nqMdaJzj2S
#VeteransDay
Less than one-half of one percent of Americans wear the uniform. That’s it. Out of a country of more than 330 million people, a sliver raise their hand and say, “Send me.”
Over the years I’ve had the privilege of sitting across the table from some of them, and what stays with me is not the medals or the deployments. It’s the purpose.
It’s Tyler Merritt, who enlisted as a high school senior after 9/11, flew Apaches with the 160th, and then built Nine Line Apparel in Savannah so he could keep serving by hiring and lifting up fellow veterans.
It’s Steve Hotz, 17 years with the 82nd Airborne, who started Black Horse Forge in Fredericksburg first to heal himself and then to help others who brought ghosts home from war.
It’s Ryan Manion, who keeps her brother’s memory alive. Marine 1st Lt. Travis Manion was killed in Iraq in 2007. She reminds all of us what that empty place setting at the table really means.
It’s Chelsey Simoni and the veterans fighting for answers for those sickened by burn pits, still taking care of their own long after they came home.
When so few serve, the rest of us can lose touch with what they carry. The least we can do is close that gap: learn their names, hear their stories, hire them, thank them, and mean it.
Today we honor the half of one percent who chose purpose over comfort, and the families who serve right alongside them.
Happy Veterans Day. Thank you for your service.#veteransday
@PatrickMurphyPA Thanks for the kind words, brother. Lucky to have your support and thank you for your service and your continued work for our veterans.
I'm proud to join @jaketapper and @HomesForOurTrps for their 10th Annual #VeteransDay Celebrity Auction!
I'm auctioning off lunch for two with me at the U.S. Capitol, a Capitol tour, and a signed copy of my book, Taking the Hill. All for a great cause: helping build specially adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans.
Bidding is open through November 20!
https://t.co/oGb5XmnFmo
@USAmbOSCE Keep leading from the front brother! Mr Ambassador - your fellow Soldiers and Pennsylvanians are so proud of your and your teammates service overseas. 🇺🇸 🫡
Hi @SumiSomaskanda@AnnitaBBC - @BBCAMERICA :
What a comeback by @TheDemocrats, the Blue Wave, kicking butt, obviously it was the economy, Iran war, and
people's cost of living, this affected the UK too, enormously, even more so. People have families, many who can't afford to start or have a family of their own. It is costly to have children, people can't afford to do so. The economic factor domestic and national affects, everyone. Thanks #TheContextUSA. @leslieshedd@PatrickMurphyPA. Cc @JDVance and @SLOTUS.
Working together, with common ground. God Bless America.
To me, the Jordan Davis trade signals that the #Eagles are not only moving on from a highly-paid DT who is underperforming, and allows them to work on bringing back DT Moro Ojomo next season, but it allows them more scheme flexibility if DC Vic Fangio is to retire in the offseason.
Davis’ strength was as a run defending 3-4 NT in Fangio’s 1–1/2-gap scheme. If the Eagles were to, say, bring back Jim Schwartz as DC and 4-3 wide 9 front, Davis wouldn’t be a fit.
Democratic campaign strategist @adrienneelrod says lawmakers must learn lessons from this election: voters want AFFORDABILITY. Dems can start now by passing #permittingreform#VOTEBAAJA
The U.S. DoD is close to completing a European force posture review. The U.S. Navy Destroyers based in Rota, Spain should not be part of any reductions. These ships are key to defending Israel, contesting Russian and Chinese aggression, and defending U.S. economic interests.