Defense/Veterans

Talking with Veterans in Spokane.

Every day, our survival is threatened by radical Islamic terrorists whose aim is to kill innocent men, women, and children, even at the cost of their own lives.  In a post-9/11 world, our most important national security mission must continue to be the elimination of al-Qaeda, especially in their home base of Afghanistan.  I support our brave men and women in uniform who are risking their lives in Afghanistan to keep America safe. 

I am also committed to America’s military families.  As the wife of a career Navy man, I understand the nature of their family commitment and the drawbacks that come with it.   In 2009, I founded The Congressional Military Family Caucus to build bipartisan support for legislation to help military families. In 2011 alone, we organized three major events - including one at Fairchild Air Force Base - to bring together military families and government leaders to discuss issues of concern to military families. 

2011 Military Family Summit

I am also committed to Fairchild Air Force Base, bringing the KC-X tanker to Fairchild, and making sure that Eastern Washington’s veterans get the care they need and deserve.  In 2011, veterans clinics opened in Tonasket, Colville, and Republic.

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