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Proclamation on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2020
Throughout our Nation’s history, America’s sons and daughters have heroically safeguarded our precious freedoms and defended the cause of liberty both at home and abroad. On National POW/MIA Recog
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Remarks by President Trump During Troop Engagement | Bagram, Afghanistan
THE PRESIDENT: We’re going to be getting together. We’ll be saying a few words in a little while. But it’s an honor to be with you. We brought Senator Barrasso. As you know, he’s a great supporter of our military services. And nobody is like you. We spent two and a half trillion since I’ve been here. That’s a lot of money. But we rebuilt our military. It was depleted, as you know, and now it’s — I guess, the word “depletion” is about the last word we’d use, right?
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Presidential Proclamation on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2019
Our American story is filled with countless examples of patriots who have gone beyond the call of duty to defend our precious liberties and cherished freedoms. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is an opportunity for our Nation to honor the intrepid spirit and admirable bravery of all former American prisoners of war, while also reaffirming our promise never to relent in our quest to locate the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Coast Guardsmen, Merchant Marines, and civilians who remain missing in action.
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Presidential Proclamation on Patriot Day, 2018
On Patriot Day, we honor the memories of the nearly 3,000 precious lives we lost on September 11, 2001, and of every hero who has given their life since that day to protect our safety and our freedom. We come together, today, to recall this timeless truth: When America is united, no force on Earth can break us apart. Our values endure; our people thrive; our Nation prevails; and the memory of our loved ones never fades.
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Executive Order on the Delegation of Authority to Approve Certain Military Decorations
For the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of sections 1121, 3742, 3743, 3746, 3749, 3750, 6242, 6243, 6244, 6245, 6246, 8742, 8743, 8746, 8749, and 8750 of title 10, and sections 491a,
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White House: Remarks by President Trump on the Administration’s National Security Strategy
Thank you very much. Thank you. Please. I want to thank Vice President Pence, along with the many members of my Cabinet here with us today. I also want to thank all of the dedicated professionals — military, civilian, and law enforcement — who devote their lives to serving our nation. In particular, I want to recognize General Dunford and the members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Thank you, thank you, thank you. (Applause.)
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White House: President Donald J. Trump will Make the American Military Great Again
“As long as I am President, the servicemen and women who defend our nation will have the equipment, the resources, and the funding they need to secure our homeland, to respond to our enemies quickly and decisively, and, when necessary, to fight, to overpower, and to always, always, always win.”
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White House: President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Andrea Thompson to the Department of State
Andrea L. Thompson of South Dakota to be the Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: President Donald J. Trump Names Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
President Donald J. Trump on Monday announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Herbert Raymond “H.R.” McMaster to serve as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Statement by the President on the 75th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor
Seventy-five years ago today, a sudden and unprovoked attack turned a tranquil harbor into a sea of flames. Over 2,400 American patriots lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor—military and civilian, men, women and children. Their sacrifice galvanized millions of GIs and Rosie the Riveters who answered the call to defend liberty at its moment of maximum peril. In the hours after the attack, President Roosevelt promised that “the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.” Thanks to the heroism of a generation, we did.
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Benefits News: FACT SHEET: Ensuring Veterans Have the Tools to Succeed
President Obama Announces New Actions to Ensure Service Members and Veterans Are Getting the Most Value out of Their Federal Education Benefits
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Benefits News: FACT SHEET: First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden Announce that All 50 States Have Taken Action On Military Spouse Licensing
As part of the 4th of July Weekend and their Joining Forces initiative, the First Lady and Dr. Biden are pleased to announce that all 50 states have taken action on military spouse licensing. See the First Lady's Q&A with Military Times for more information.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: President Obama to Award Medal of Honor
On Monday, May 2 at 12:00 PM Eastern, President Barack Obama will award Private First Class Anthony T. Kaho’ohanohano [KA ho OH hano hano], U.S. Army, and Private First Class Henry Svehla [SUH vay luh], U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. This event in the East Room will be open press.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Statement by Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa O. Monaco on the Third Anniversary of the Boston Marathon Bombings
Three years have passed since two terrorists attacked innocent men, women, and children at the Boston Marathon. On this day, and every day, we remember the victims of the horrific violence that week. Just as we recall the fallen and continue to rally around the injured, we also hold in reverence those first responders who, despite the risks, so selflessly provided aid and comfort in those first hours. They displayed the best of humanity following a brutal demonstration of its worst. We also give thanks today to the brave men and women who, day in and day out, fight for our freedom and secure our homeland against those who would do us harm. Too often, we think of them only in the aftermath of tragedy, but there is no more important task and no patriots more talented and deserving of our gratitude.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Improving Economic Security by Strengthening and Modernizing the Unemployment Insurance System
Building on his remarks in his State of the Union, today the President used his Weekly Address to announce new proposals to provide workers with wage insurance, stronger Unemployment Insurance protections, and support for retraining to get the next job. These proposals are part of the Administration’s broader push to strengthen and modernize our Unemployment Insurance system by closing holes in coverage and strengthening connections to work.