Veterans
The North Country understands the special pride, tradition and history of the United States military. The brave men and women stationed at Fort Drum and their families sacrifice so much to protect our freedoms, both abroad and at home. We can never thank them enough.
Home of the 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum is not only integral for maintaining our strong national security, but it is also the largest employer in New York State. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, Congresswoman Stefanik is committed to being an advocate in Washington to ensure that Fort Drum is well-funded for a long, successful future in Northern New York.
We must keep the promises and commitments we’ve made to our military veterans by ensuring needed services and care are always available and delivered in a timely fashion. This includes adequate and safe equipment, health care for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, traumatic brain injuries and other service-related ailments, job opportunities and training, post-service career resources, as well as the disability and retirement benefits they’ve earned through their courageous service.
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More on Veterans
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) has introduced H.R. 3989, the Support Our Military Caregivers Act – legislation to reform the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Family Caregiver Program to help better support family members caring for seriously wounded veterans.
Glens Falls, N.Y. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) announced that she will be sharing stories of North Country veterans on her Congressional website throughout the month of November in honor of Veterans Day.
Lake Placid, N.Y. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) continued her focus on working to ensure that our veterans receive the highest quality care and services they have earned at a Lake Placid Veterans Forum.
SARANAC LAKE — A tour of the St. Joseph’s Veterans Program gave Congresswoman Elise Stefanik a chance to meet with veterans recovering from PTSD and addiction.
She toured the Col. C. David Merkel residence halls here Wednesday and discussed successes and challenges with staff and residents.
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One of the veterans in residence told Stefanik how welcoming this treatment center is compared with other programs he experienced through the Veterans Administration.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Three Republican members of Congress from Central and Northern New York say they will work together to protect Fort Drum and the 174th Attack Wing at Hancock Field from personnel losses in future Pentagon budget cuts.
U.S. Reps. John Katko, R-Camillus, Richard Hanna, R-Barneveld, and Elise Stefanik, R-Willsboro, plan to tour both bases on Tuesday as part of their effort to show a united front in Congress against the cuts.
WATERTOWN — U.S. Reps. Elise M. Stefanik, R-Willsboro, Richard Hanna, R-Utica, and John Katko, R-Syracuse, will tour Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse and the U.S. Army Garrison at Fort Drum on Tuesday.
According to a news release from Ms. Stefanik’s office, the three representatives will “highlight these defense assets in the region and how they will continue to work together to ensure the viability of these facilities for the region and the overall security of our nation.”