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WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Allen Boyd (D-North Florida) will share personal Veterans’ Day reflections and what military service meant to him in a special segment airing this Saturday on the Military Channel. Congressman Boyd served as a rifle platoon leader in the 101st Airborne Division in the Vietnam War.
“As one of a handful of the members of Congress who have served in the military, I believe it is important for me to share with my colleagues my perspective as an army veteran and implement legislation that reflects this perspective and will benefit our troops, our veterans, and our military families,” Congressman Boyd said. “This Veterans’ Day, as we show our appreciation to the men and women who answered the call to duty, let us also recognize their service by providing our nation’s heroes with the respect, benefits, and services they have earned and deserve.”
A longtime advocate for our veterans and military families, Congressman Boyd is working in Congress to enact a new GI Bill of Rights for the 21st Century, which will strengthen benefits for our men and women in uniform. Congressman Boyd also is fighting to adequately fund and invest in veterans’ healthcare and to end the Disabled Veterans’ Tax.
“With over 75,000 veterans in North Florida alone, Veterans’ Day gives us the opportunity to express our collective gratitude and appreciation for their noble service to our country,” Boyd stated. “We must also take this opportunity to renew our commitment to the men and women who have worn the uniform in defense of this great nation.”
Congressman Boyd’s piece will air this Saturday at 12:37pm and 12:51am on the Military Channel and also can be viewed by clicking on the following link, http://dropbox.teamgroup.tv/data/moc/Boyd_Final.mov.
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