Veterans & Military

Washington, DC - Congressman Van Drew introduced three pieces of legislation—the Andrew Thomas McCaffrey Green Star Veterans Service Act, the Green Star Families Act, and the Veterans' Telecommunications Protection Act—aimed to bring awareness of veteran suicide and to ease the burden of costs for veterans' organizations. "Andrew Thomas McCaffrey was a brave and fearless man… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew (R-NJ) introduced the Agent Orange Veterans Service Medal Act alongside his colleague, Congressman Joe Courtney (D-CT), to honor our nation's veterans who have suffered from long-term side effects from Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.  "Exposure to Agent Orange has left thousands of brave veterans with lifelong health impacts. Honoring the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement slamming the Biden Administration for its authoritarian vaccine mandates on our military resulting in one of the worst years for Coast Guard recruitment. His statement comes after the U.S. Coast Guard announced that they will be offering up to $50,000 in signing bonuses as an attempt to recruit and retain… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement calling out President Biden and congressional Democrats for frivolously wasting trillions of Americans taxpayer dollars, yet our country's soldiers are being encouraged to take advantage of food stamps to combat rising inflation. "Instead of throwing billions of dollars to hire more federal bureaucrats, Congress should be… Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to the Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of the Inspector General requesting an investigation into the management of the Wilmington VA Medical Center following the suicide attempt of a local veteran.  "I am requesting a full investigation on the tragic event that took place on November 20th, 2021 concerning Chaoe Perry, a… Read more »

Today Congressman Van Drew wants to thank all of our heroic men and women for their service and to wish all of our veterans a Happy Veterans Day. "I first want to wish a Happy Veterans Day to all of those who selflessly served this great nation and to those families," said Congressman Van Drew. "I have always, and will always, be a strong supporter of bettering the lives of our… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement regarding Marine Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Scheller being held in military prison while he awaits a preliminary hearing.  "Lieutenant Colonel Scheller is a patriot who fought for and defended our great nation," said Congressman Van Drew. "Demanding accountability for the botched withdrawal of Afghanistan does not warrant… Read more »

Today, Congressman Van Drew introduced a Concurrent Resolution with a dozen of his colleagues condemning and censuring President Biden for his unacceptable failures regarding the troop withdrawal in Afghanistan. Congressman Van Drew also previously called for the resignation of President Biden, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, and other Democrat leaders.  President… Read more »

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 »