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John Thune's Public Statements on Issue: Veterans

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07/14/2022 Tweet - "Humbling to have WWII veteran Woody Williams lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol today as an embodiment of the brave Americans, including my dad, who fought to defend our freedoms in WWII. Woody & the rest of the Greatest Generation who he represents are all deserving of this honor."
06/27/2022 Manchin: VA Air Commission is Dead
06/27/2022 Thune, Rounds, Colleagues Announce End of VA AIR Commission
06/17/2022 Tweet - "Proud to join the @AmericanLegion at their state convention in Watertown to thank South Dakota veterans for their tremendous service to our country. Without their service and sacrifice, we wouldn't have the great freedoms we enjoy every day."
06/06/2022 Tweet - "#DDay is a clear reminder of how much we owe to our men & women in uniform. Without their selfless bravery, we wouldn't have the freedoms we enjoy today. Thank you to those who put their lives on the line 78 years ago, & thank you to all who have fought to protect our nation."
05/20/2022 Tweet - "Walking down memory lane in Murdo today. From flipping burgers at the Star Family Diner to shooting hoops with my dad, I have so many great memories here. There's nothing quite like your hometown."
04/26/2022 Thune Moves to Block Biden From Diverting Veterans Resources to Address Self-Inflicted Border Crisis
04/18/2022 Tweet - "80 years to the day, Ellsworth AFB carries on the legacy of the famed Doolittle Raid. 3 of the 4 squadrons from the raid now serve on base, which will be home of the B-21 Raider. Proud of the storied service of our airmen, past and present.'
04/09/2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Manchin, Rounds to Biden: Don't Cut VA Medical Services for Elderly Veterans
04/08/2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Heinrich, Luján Join Bipartisan Call To Keep VA Medical Services Available For Rural, Elderly Veterans
04/06/2022 Tweet - "A few students from Hot Springs High School stopped by this afternoon. They had good questions about the VA's recent proposal to close their local VA facility. I assured them that I will do everything in my power to keep it open for our veterans who depend on it."
03/15/2022 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Thune, Rounds, and Johnson Fight to Keep VA Medical Facilities Open Despite Biden Administration's Plans to Close or Downsize
03/15/2022 Tweet - "Joined @SenatorRounds & @RepDustyJohnson in pushing back against @DeptVetAffairs 's recent recommendations to close/downsize several VA health care facilities in SD, which would reduce access to health care & impose serious hardships on rural and tribal veterans. Full letter 🔽"
03/04/2022 Tweet - "Disappointed & frustrated by Biden's @DeptVetAffairs proposal to close VA facilities in the Black Hills. SD vets deserve respect & top-notch care. I've fought tooth and nail to defend these important facilities & will do everything in my power to push the admin to change course."
03/04/2022 Tweet - ". @POTUS , don't turn your back on South Dakota veterans. Tell your @DeptVetAffairs to reverse proposed reduction in services at several VA facilities in SD. Our veterans rely on these sites for life-saving care."
03/02/2022 Tweet - "Had the opportunity to catch up with South Dakotans from across the state. I met with the Braun family in town from SD, folks from @SDBroadcasters , and Veterans from @DAVHQ . Thanks to everyone who stopped by."
02/18/2022 Tweet - "All Americans, especially our veterans, deserve to know the full story behind Biden's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. Teamed up with @SenatorRisch on a bill to require @StateDept to release the dissent cable warning of Afghanistan's impending collapse--which went unheeded."
02/09/2022 Rubio, Tuberville, Thune Introduce Legislation to Streamline Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits
02/09/2022 Thune, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Streamline Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits
12/05/2021 Tweet - "Senator Bob Dole was a distinguished statesman & WWII hero who truly lived a life of purpose in service to our country. America is a better place because of his many contributions. Kimberley and I are sending prayers to Elizabeth and his entire family."
11/11/2021 Tweet - "In Alexandria today for the bridge naming ceremony, honoring fallen US Army SSG Gregory Wagner. It was a powerful way to commemorate #VeteransDay and honor our American heroes who have served and sacrificed to protect our freedom. Thank you, veterans!"
11/11/2021 Tweet - "Great game for #VeteransDay2021 at the @SanfordPentagon with the @USAirForce team taking on @SDCoyotesMBB . Awesome to see SD and today's patriotic crowd support our American heroes. Shout-out to CMSgt Hilmoe's beautiful rendition of our national anthem."
11/09/2021 Tweet - "It was an honor to meet Louie Bjerke, a Day County vet who served in Japan during WWII. He was a member of the Army National Guard and a volunteer firefighter for 40 years. Talk about a life filled with purpose. South Dakota is grateful for his service."
10/26/2021 Tweet - "I had a good meeting with SD tribal leaders & native veterans today. Our native communities have gone above and beyond the call to service and proudly defended our nation."
09/10/2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Cassidy, Hassan, Ernst, Warnock Lead Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health
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