As a veteran who once stood in uniform, I understand deeply the weight of the words “service” and “sacrifice.” Each Veterans Day is more than a ceremony; it is a living commitment. It is a moment to look the men and women who defended our freedom in the eye and ask: “Are we keeping the promise we made?”

My own service as an Army Reserve intelligence officer taught me that leadership is not an abstract concept; it means getting into the cockpit, into the foxhole, into the mission itself. That perspective now guides me in Congress. I entered this role just 10 months ago, and I have made it my mission to translate the respect we show on Veterans Day into tangible results for veterans across America.

We must ensure that healthcare and education, the foundations of the transition from soldier to civilian, are not afterthoughts but priorities. In September, the House passed two bipartisan bills I led: the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act and the Health Professionals Scholarship Program Improvement Act of 2025, which will increase their access to education and healthcare services.

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