Troop & Veterans

  • Support for Our Troops, and a Pledge to Bring Them Home
    Our brave warriors overseas—many on second, third, or even sixth tours of duty due to the President’s vicious “stop-loss” policy—have done all they can to bring stability to Iraq. The only resolution lies with Iraq and its neighbors restoring peace; peace will not come from a military “victory” in Iraq. I support withdrawing our troops in a responsible and strategic manner and involving neighboring countries in the peace process.

  • Honor Our Troops and Veterans
    As the only candidate with intimate experience through my son and my uncles with war, service and disability, I know very well how important it is to honor the service of all those who served in the military. That is why I am involved with the Military Committee of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, and am a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW. I believe that the Order of the Purple Heart, the Alaska Disabled Veterans Sports Program, Wounded Warriors, and other efforts and programs deserve our support and recognition.

  • Fully Fund Veteran Health Care & the Veteran’s Administration
    Iraq and Afghanistan operations are causing enormous increases in disabled and severely traumatized veterans. Are we ready to handle this obligation? The fact remains, VA is under-funded and cannot handle existing need, and extended families, especially for older Veterans, are often short-changed. We must honor our agreement and ensure that all our veterans are supported in every way possible and receive all the benefits they have earned.