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Military & Veterans' Affairs Colorado’s Fifth District is the proud home to one of our nation’s most military-intensive congressional districts and to more than 100,000 veterans who have served our country with distinction and honor. It is the countless sacrifices of our servicemen and women that have given us the freedom, prosperity, and way of life which make this country the greatest in the world. Congressman Lamborn’s appointment to the House Armed Services Committee was a significant victory for Colorado’s 5th District. In this role, he has a powerful voice to serve as an advocate for our troops, and a greater opportunity to protect the critical military installations here at home. He will continue to fight for better pay and full funding for our troops so that they can receive the best training and equipment available. Taking the lead to persuade the Army of all the advantages Fort Carson provides, Congressman Lamborn’s efforts, along with other members of the Colorado delegation, have helped an additional Brigade Combat Team to Fort Carson. The Brigade Combat Team consists of 4,877 soldiers and support personnel, in addition to their families. In his leadership role as a subcommittee ranking member on the Veterans Affairs Committee, Congressman Lamborn has already helped to push through legislation in the U.S. House seeking to establish a Veterans Cemetery to El Paso County. This will better serve the needs of the more than 150,000 veterans, and their families, living in Southern Colorado. Congressman Lamborn has also introduced and worked to pass measures helping to properly honor our veterans and ensure that we keep our promises to these men and women who have made deep sacrifices to protect our nation. This legislation includes H.R. 2696, the Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007, and an amendment to H.R. 797, the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007, which allows the Veterans’ Administration to issue bronze medallions to families who wish to identify veteran status on a private gravesite marker for their loved one. Our veterans deserve rapid and accurate service as they secure their benefits. As Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, Congressman Lamborn has been working on behalf of all veterans to make it easier for them to receive the benefits they deserve in a timely manner. Our strong military presence has served as an invaluable asset to our troops with training, readiness, and preparation to fight the Global War on Terrorism. In addition, it has benefited our local economy. Currently, the expansion of the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site is a delicate issue, but it is vital to better training for our soldiers as they train to fight the battles of the 21st Century. Congressman Lamborn is striving to create a win-win solution for everyone affected by the PCMS expansion issue. Major Legislative Actions Sponsored Legislation on Military/Veterans Affairs Issues
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Lamborn Honors Victims of 9-11 Attacks
9.10.2008
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LAMBORN THANKS LOCAL MILITARY PERSONNEL DEPLOYED TO HURRICANE GUSTAV RESPONSE
9.4.2008
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LAMBORN URGES FORWARD MOVEMENT ON MISSILE DEFENSE
8.21.2008
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Lamborn Fights for Disabled Vets
7.30.2008
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LAMBORN HONORED FOR DEDICATION TO MISSILE DEFENSE
7.28.2008
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