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Veterans
Thanking Our Veterans
It is always a special time when we as Americans can honor those who fought for our freedoms. Freedom is not free, and no one knows this better than our veterans. If you, or someone you know, has not received their proper citations and medals please call Rep. Myrick's staffer, Robert Becker, at (704) 861-1976. He will be happy to assist you.
Veterans Day 2011 Medal Ceremony
Charlotte VA Clinic
Rep. Myrick has been working with the VA for years to secure a VA health facility in the Charlotte area. Please contact our office for the most up-to-date information on this process.
Thanking SFC Joseph Walker
Click here for an in-depth article on SFC Walker's service from the Charlotte Observer.
Department of Defense Announces Award for Supportive Employers of Guard and Reserve Members’ Spouses
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) announced an expansion of the Patriot Award Program to include employers of Guard and Reserve members’ spouses. The Patriot Award was previously presented only to employers of Guard and Reserve members. After learning of the growing number of employers adopting supportive initiatives for military spouses, ESGR embraced the opportunity to recognize these employers with their own Department of Defense award. For more information, click here.
Veterans History Project
The Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Click here for more informaton: www.loc.gov/vets
Legislation in the 112th Congress
Restoring the GI Bill Fairness Act of 2011 - Signed into law
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011 - Signed into law
Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act of 2011 - Signed into law
Honoring American Veterans Act of 2011 - Pending in the Senate
Veterans Appeals Improvement Act of 2011 - Pending in the Senate
A bill establishing the VetStar Award Program - Pending in the Senate
Veterans Sexual Assaunt Prevent and Health Care Enhancement Act - Pending in the Senate
A bill honoring as Veterans Certain Persona Who Performed Service in the Reserve Components - Pending in the Senate
A bill providing Surviving Spouses with Certain Mortgage Protection - Pending in the Senate
Veterans' Benefits Act of 2011 - Pending in the Senate
The Veterans Opportunity to Work Act of 2011 - Pending in the Senate