Veterans & Military

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued a statement on the United States Servicemembers and civilians lost in the suicide bombing in Kabul.  "I pray for those that are injured and the families of the American Servicemembers and American citizens we lost today in Kabul," said Congressman Van Drew. "It is absolutely unacceptable that the President allowed for our people… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement on the current situation in Afghanistan. “President Biden’s decision to simply hand Afghanistan back to the Taliban after almost twenty years to the day since the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, will go down as one of the most shocking and embarrassing failures of leadership in American history,”… Read more »

 Atlantic County, NJ – Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that a Veterans clinic in Atlantic County will be opening in the summer of 2023 to provide accessible health care to our South Jersey Veterans. Congressman Van Drew has been fighting tirelessly for the construction of this clinic and has been involved every step of the way. The clinic will be located in Northfield,… Read more »

Atlantic City, NJ - Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew visited Coast Guard Station Atlantic City and presented an award for valor to a Petty Officer who conducted a water rescue. In addition, he also toured and participated in a ride on a Coast Guard Vessel where he spoke about ensuring readiness. Congressman Van Drew sits on the Homeland Security and Transportation and Infrastructure… Read more »

Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew issued a letter to National Guard Bureau Chief General Hokanson, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urging immediate action to address the substandard quality of food being served to National Guard members stationed at the United States Capitol. Congressman Jeff Van Drew has previously voiced concern over the continued… Read more »

MAYS LANDING- Congressman Van Drew secured constituent, Petty Officer 1st class David Leininger’s, medals from his time in the service in the United States Navy.  Mr. Leininger served with distinction and honor in the United States Navy from the Korean War to the Vietnam War. Congressman Van Drew’s office obtained numerous medals from the US Navy, even though the… Read more »

Congressman Van Drew is seeking a wounded warrior or medically retired veteran for a position in his Mays Landing district office. The Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program was established by the House of Representatives to provide employment opportunities for wounded or disabled veterans within member offices. The program is limited to veterans who meet all of the following requirements:… Read more »

SALEM COUNTY, NJ- Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew decried the decision to close Fort Mott in Salem County, New Jersey indefinitely. The State Park Service has advised visitors to head to a different park, which is an approximate 40-minute drive away. While Fort Mott is an important site in the history of our State, the people of Salem County also heavily depend on the park for its… Read more »

MAYS LANDING- Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew was awarded “Legislator of the Year” by the Department of New Jersey Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). The award was presented to Congressman Van Drew at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention in Wildwood.  Congressman Van Drew then met with Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie to discuss veterans care… Read more »

“The pain Americans are feeling is real; they need decisive action and they need it now. I am working every single day to make sure my constituents and all Americans get access to the direct financial relief they need,” said Congressman Van Drew. “Politicians should be working on how to alleviate the fear and uncertainty right now for the sake of America. This is the… Read more »