Military

We owe a great deal to the men and women who traveled from all over the country to stand watch over the U.S. Capitol. As I have said before, a peaceful transition of power shows the world that the American values of...
The story of America’s defense is told through the story of Fort Worth, where generations of North Texans have worked on production lines to make the world’s most innovative aircraft, like the F-16 and V-22 Osprey. The same...
After the loss of a service member in the line of duty, grieving families shouldn’t have to deal with cancellation fees for phone, cable, or internet service. This legislation will eliminate these extra charges, and I’m glad...
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Seventy-nine years ago today, Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor resulting in the loss of 2,403 American lives. The next day the United States declared war against Japan, leading to the official beginning of US...
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Dear Fellow Texans:Please join me this Veterans Day in honoring the men and women who have served our nation in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Lance Corporal Rhonald Dain Rairdan represented the best of Texas, with his strong commitment to serving his neighbors and by always putting others before himself. I am proud to join my fellow Texans in honoring him this way...
The Texas Army National Guard said Monday it had been ordered to send 1,000 troops to cities around the state ahead of Election Day.
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A failure to fund this program in FY21 will result in more injuries and deaths as the vehicles continue to rollover.
As parents and United States Senators, we are heartbroken by the deaths of SGT Fernandes, SPC Guillén, and the other U.S. soldiers stationed at Fort Hood, and we are determined to seek justice and answers for their families...
As chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, I yesterday sent a letter to Secretary of the Air Force advocating for the cities of Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio to be selected to host U.S.
It is an honor to be selected to serve on the House Armed Services Committee.  There is nothing more important than ensuring our brave men and women in uniform are well trained, well equipped, and well paid for the...
The Pentagon has ordered the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Nimitz to stay in the Middle East because of threats from Tehran against President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials in an order three days after the warship was sent...
Statewide, Texas legislators from all parties and chambers are unparalleled in their support and advocacy for the military. There is no state in the union that can compare with the tenacity of Texas legislators and our broad...
On the Senate floor, I spoke about the ongoing U.S. mission in the Middle East and responded to the Administration’s announcement that they will withdraw troops from Iraq and Afghanistan. 
Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a day where we take a moment to thank the brave men and women who risk their lives every day to protect our nation. They fight, at home and abroad, to protect the values and ideals that serve as the very...
Reports on Monday claimed the Texas National Guard could be deployed to five cities on Election Day in preparation for possible protests and violence. On Wednesday, Governor Greg Abbott confirmed the consideration of...
From an operational perspective, the addition of such a uniquely capable and stalwart partner, like Australia, to this naval exercise is invaluable, providing increased interoperability, strengthening threat assessment...
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The Atlantic recently attacked President Trump over his cancelled 2018 trip to the Aisne – Marne American cemetery near Paris.
Soldier safety is rightfully the Army's top priority, and it is clear that changes must be made to Fort Hood in order to better safeguard the soldiers stationed there. Our brave men and women go to work every day to defend...
The history of U.S. spaceflight is incomplete without mentions of accomplishments made in Texas, by Texans. Texas’ strong connections to our nation’s space programs and the defense and space industries as a whole make it a...

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