Veterans & Military Personnel
June 30, 2021
“As the Representative for eastern Connecticut, which is home to more active-duty servicemembers and veterans than anywhere else in the state, it means a great deal to me to have the support of organizations like the IAVA, the VFW, the Military Officers Association and so many others,” said Congressman Courtney.
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Veterans & Military Personnel
June 21, 2021
"Now, as national security priorities continue to shift and as our involvement in Afghanistan comes to a close, it’s time to honor our promises and protect our Afghan partners," said Rep. Courtney. "I’m proud to join Rep. Crow and our colleagues from both sides of the aisle in support of the ALLIES Act.”
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Veterans & Military Personnel
June 3, 2021
“As you work to develop the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, we write to request your full support of the President’s budget request of $17.5 million in Army National Guard Military Construction funds for a new Connecticut Army National Guard (CTARNG) Readiness Center in the town of Putnam, Connecticut,” wrote Congressman Courtney.
May 25, 2021
"Our troops and their families deserve the full benefit of student loan forgiveness that they’ve earned while serving overseas, and this bill will help them get it," said Rep. Courtney.
May 18, 2021
"I am honored to be designated as a member of the bipartisan Board of Visitors for the Coast Guard Academy, and I’m looking forward to joining President Biden tomorrow as we celebrate and congratulate these hardworking young Americans on their achievements," Courtney said.
April 14, 2021
"The American Rescue Plan provided new resources not only to help our veterans and their families get vaccinated, but also to help them survive and recover financially," Courtney said.
March 16, 2021
“We need a comprehensive response to power our economic recovery, and the American Rescue Plan gets help where it’s needed most right now," said Courtney.
March 2, 2021
"If you’re a veteran in Connecticut who receives health care through the VA, you’re qualified to get your COVID-19 vaccine starting now," said Courtney.
February 16, 2021
NORWICH, CT—On Saturday, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) joined Connecticut VA Health Care System Director Alfred Montoya at the New London VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) to tour operations and visit with veterans as the clinic administered its first COVID-19 vaccinations.
December 16, 2020
“Veterans are required to show that these illnesses manifested themselves within one year of exposure in order to get VA help,” said Courtney, ahead of today’s vote.
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Veterans & Military Personnel