Ashford Launches "Military Voices Campaign"

U.S. Congressman Brad Ashford (NE-02) today launched the "Military Voices Campaign" in the 2nd District. The effort is meant to get broad input from active duty members of the military on the challenges they, and their families face, as well as input from veterans on the difficulties they face once their military service is over. Congressman Ashford and his team will spend the next six weeks visiting with the military community about their most pressing needs.

In addition, this week, Congressman Ashford will travel overseas for his first official visit with troops serving on active duty, including members of the military serving from the State of Nebraska. For security purposes, the exact details of the trip will be released at a later date.

"Whether it's healthcare needs, employment, or even homelessness, our troops and their families face significant challenges during and after their service to our country," said Congressman Ashford. "My team and I want to have a complete understanding of what we can do to help when veterans return home and how we can be a resource to troops serving overseas and their families. We want to be a support system for the military community, and I am looking forward to traveling around to hear their concerns and finding out what we can do to help."

Rep. Ashford is already exploring and advocating for traditional and innovative solutions to address veteran health care needs. To assist in his efforts, he needs to hear from veterans about what services are most heavily needed.

"Our state is home to multiple generations of veterans, and we want to make sure we are hearing from them all, whether they are 25 or 75, male or female, saw active combat or not. Their health care needs are all different and important."

The "Military Voices Campaign" will run until March 20th. During this first week, Rep. Ashford spoke at the Nebraska Veterans of Foreign Wars Mid-Winter Conference and visited the VA hospital in Omaha. Congressman Ashford will also tour STRATCOM and the 55th Wing Command at Offutt Air Force Base as part of the ongoing program.

Anyone who would like to offer input to the campaign or visit with a member of Congressman Ashford's team to discuss the initiative may contact our office at (402) 916-5678 or www.ashford.house.gov/militaryvoices.

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