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Feb. 8, 2024 MANCHIN, ROUNDS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN MILITARY PERSONNEL CONFIRMATION RESTORATION ACT Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 18, 2023 Thune: America Must Strengthen Its National Security Posture Sen. John Thune
Sept. 29, 2023 Thune, Johnson Seek Nominations to U.S. Service Academies Sen. John Thune
Sept. 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense - Baldwin, Bipartisan Group of 39 Senators Push for Increased Action to Address PFAS Exposure at Military Installations Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 26, 2022 Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Ranking Member Waltz Asks Secretary Austin to Reconsider DoD COVID Vaccine Mandate on National Guard Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 13, 2022 Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Concerns Regarding Claim that SCOTUS Abortion Ruling Will Impact Military Readiness Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 23, 2022 Rounds' South Dakota Nominees Starting at U.S. Service Academies Sen. Mike Rounds
May 19, 2022 Thune: Armed Forces Day Recognizes Service, Sacrifice of Americans in the U.S. Military Sen. John Thune
April 5, 2022 Rep. Delgado Secures 100 Bipartisan Cosponsors for his Military Spouse Hiring Act Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 16, 2022 Wicker, Risch, Colleagues Announce Russia Sanctions Legislation Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Deciding what's considered on the Senate floor is about priorities, and our men & women in uniform don't seem to be very high on Dems' list. There is absolutely no reason for the Senate to continue spinning its wheels while the annual defense bill languishes. Let's get to work." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 21, 2021 Letter to General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-Military Has Spent 6 Million Man-Hours on "Woke" Training Under Biden, Senators Find Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 6, 2021 Biden Administration's Overhaul of PSLF Program Includes Johnson and Courtney Bill for Active-duty Military Rep. Dusty Johnson
Aug. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner & Kaine Join Bipartisan Letter Calling On VA To Address Impact Of Afghanistan Withdrawal On Veterans' Mental Health Sen. John Thune, ...
March 16, 2021 Following Johnson Request, IHS Strips Convicted Pedophile of Federal Pension Rep. Dusty Johnson
Dec. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs of the US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Hon. Christopher C. Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense of the US Department of Defense - Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds Urge Administration to Ensure Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 25, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: We're in This Together Sen. John Thune
Oct. 23, 2020 Letter to Scott Levins, Dir. of the National Personnel Records Center - Reps. Van Taylor, Jimmy Panetta Urge NPRC to Resume Processing Military Personnel Records Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Tweet - "All of the brave men & women who serve our country deserve our fullest gratitude and respect. Extremely thankful for 73 years of incredible flying by @usairforce . SD is proud to be home to Ellsworth AFB and Joe Foss Field, with exciting missions on the horizon. #USAF73 #AFBday" Sen. John Thune
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Honored to send off members of the @SD_Guard 's 196th MEB at their activation ceremony in Sioux Falls. So proud of these South Dakotans who have all chosen to serve our country." Sen. John Thune
July 25, 2020 Tweet - "Great to welcome the Battery A, 1-147th Field Artillery home to South Dakota. So proud of these young men and women who've served our country." Sen. John Thune
July 24, 2020 Defending Those Who Defend America Sen. John Thune
July 23, 2020 FY 2021 NDAA Passes Senate with Rounds Support, Includes a Number of South Dakota Priorities Sen. Mike Rounds
June 12, 2020 Strengthening our Armed Forces Sen. Mike Rounds
June 11, 2020 Senate Armed Services Committee Approves National Defense Authorization Act with Rounds' Support Sen. Mike Rounds
June 3, 2020 Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds, Sullivan Introduce Legislation to Help Servicemembers and Veterns Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 25, 2020 Tweet - "On #MemorialDay2020, we remember the Americans who have sacrificed for our freedom. We honor them for selflessly putting our nation's safety above their own. I am so thankful for our military and their families & all those who have served so that we may live freely in the #USA." Sen. John Thune
May 12, 2020 Sens. Rounds and Gillibrand and Reps. Cisneros and Mast Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to End Military-Connected Child Abuse and Neglect Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 12, 2020 Rounds, 17 Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Protect Military Families' Second Amendment Rights Sen. Mike Rounds
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Great to catch up with CW5 Wendy Wayman from Groton, South Dakota, before she was inducted into the @USAWF Hall of Fame." Sen. John Thune
March 11, 2020 Sioux Falls Student Receives Offer of Appointment to U.S. Air Force Academy Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 7, 2020 Lennox High School Student Receives Fully Qualified Offer of Appointment to U.S. Naval Academy Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Very saddened to hear about the tragic loss of Captain Ryan S. Phaneuf of Ellsworth Air Force Base. Kimberley and I are praying for his family, friends, and fellow airmen as they deal with this difficult loss." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Happy birthday to the @SD_Guard . South Dakota is proud of our men and women who stand up and serve." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Thankful to hear confirmation that no American troops were harmed in last night's attack. Iranian influence in the Middle East is a malign influence that has put in jeopardy not only American lives, but the lives of countless people throughout the region" Sen. John Thune
Dec. 25, 2019 Tweet - "From the Thune family to yours, we wish you a very merry Christmas. I hope you're spending it with the ones you love. And to our men and women in uniform who are far from home today as they protect our freedom, thank you!" Sen. John Thune
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Today, my staff & I wrote #HolidaysForHeroes greetings to our troops to thank them for their service. While many of us will spend the holidays at home with our families, many of our troops will be far away fighting for freedom. We can never thank them, or their families, enough." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Dir. of the Federal Housing Finance Agency - Sinema leads bipartisan effort ensuring servicemembers and veterans have access to VA home loan benefits Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Dems are completely dropping the ball on the things the American people put us here to do. They've: Blocked funding for our troops slow-walked confirmations continue to drag their feet on crucial priorities like #USMCA. Put aside the political games & work with us." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Congrats to the maintainers at Ellsworth AFB for taking several top awards in the annual @AFGlobalStrike Global Strike Challenge. These airmen keep the workhorse of the bomber community mission-ready. Congrats also to 34th Bomb Squadron on top B-1 ops! #GSC19" Sen. John Thune
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Bass, a very good boy, is the recipient of the Animals in War and Peace Award and has earned lots of treats in his retirement. It was great meeting U.S. Marine SSgt Alex Schnell, Bass's handler, and his family earlier today. Thankful for Bass & the Schnell family's service. #MWD" Sen. John Thune
Nov. 8, 2019 Thune Statement on POW/MIA Flag Act Being Signed Into Law Sen. John Thune
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "The POW/MIA Flag Act is now law. Our men & women in uniform have valiantly chosen to serve in defense of our freedom & security. Displaying a POW/MIA flag to honor those who haven't returned home is the least we can do to recognize these heroes & the sacrifice of their families." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "We live in peace and safety every day because of the men and women of the United States military. The least -- the very least -- we can do in return is make sure that they have the funding for the resources they need to do their jobs and come home safely." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 31, 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Sen. John Thune
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Dems have tried, on multiple occasions, to block funding for our military. They'll have the opportunity today to vote for defense funding and show their support for our men and women in uniform. Enough talk. If you #SupportOurTroops, prove it." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Honored to be there to welcome home 112 brave South Dakotans in the @SD_Guard this weekend. They left friends and family for nearly a year to build interoperability with our NATO allies and restore readiness. Forever grateful." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "The American people understand how important our military is, and I don't think it'll be lost on them if the Democrats carry through on their intent to block funding. Let's hope that Dems come to the conclusion that funding our troops is something that we all ought to be for." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2019 Tweet - "I was proud to attend a welcome home celebration for members of the @SD_Guard this weekend. We are eternally grateful for the service of these brave South Dakotans and their families." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2019 Tweet - "It's the 2nd weekend of pheasant season & @CollegeGameDay is in Brookings for @GoJacksFB game. But there is no one we are happier to welcome to SD than @SD_Guard B-Battery 1-147th FA & FSC home from deployment." Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
Feb. 8, 2024 MANCHIN, ROUNDS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN MILITARY PERSONNEL CONFIRMATION RESTORATION ACT Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 18, 2023 Thune: America Must Strengthen Its National Security Posture Sen.John Thune
Sept. 29, 2023 Thune, Johnson Seek Nominations to U.S. Service Academies Sen.John Thune
Sept. 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense - Baldwin, Bipartisan Group of 39 Senators Push for Increased Action to Address PFAS Exposure at Military Installations Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 26, 2022 Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Ranking Member Waltz Asks Secretary Austin to Reconsider DoD COVID Vaccine Mandate on National Guard Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 13, 2022 Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Concerns Regarding Claim that SCOTUS Abortion Ruling Will Impact Military Readiness Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 23, 2022 Rounds' South Dakota Nominees Starting at U.S. Service Academies Sen.Mike Rounds
May 19, 2022 Thune: Armed Forces Day Recognizes Service, Sacrifice of Americans in the U.S. Military Sen.John Thune
April 5, 2022 Rep. Delgado Secures 100 Bipartisan Cosponsors for his Military Spouse Hiring Act Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 16, 2022 Wicker, Risch, Colleagues Announce Russia Sanctions Legislation Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Deciding what's considered on the Senate floor is about priorities, and our men & women in uniform don't seem to be very high on Dems' list. There is absolutely no reason for the Senate to continue spinning its wheels while the annual defense bill languishes. Let's get to work." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 21, 2021 Letter to General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-Military Has Spent 6 Million Man-Hours on "Woke" Training Under Biden, Senators Find Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 6, 2021 Biden Administration's Overhaul of PSLF Program Includes Johnson and Courtney Bill for Active-duty Military Rep.Dusty Johnson
Aug. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner & Kaine Join Bipartisan Letter Calling On VA To Address Impact Of Afghanistan Withdrawal On Veterans' Mental Health Sen.John Thune, ...
March 16, 2021 Following Johnson Request, IHS Strips Convicted Pedophile of Federal Pension Rep.Dusty Johnson
Dec. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs of the US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Hon. Christopher C. Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense of the US Department of Defense - Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds Urge Administration to Ensure Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 25, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: We're in This Together Sen.John Thune
Oct. 23, 2020 Letter to Scott Levins, Dir. of the National Personnel Records Center - Reps. Van Taylor, Jimmy Panetta Urge NPRC to Resume Processing Military Personnel Records Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Tweet - "All of the brave men & women who serve our country deserve our fullest gratitude and respect. Extremely thankful for 73 years of incredible flying by @usairforce . SD is proud to be home to Ellsworth AFB and Joe Foss Field, with exciting missions on the horizon. #USAF73 #AFBday" Sen.John Thune
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Honored to send off members of the @SD_Guard 's 196th MEB at their activation ceremony in Sioux Falls. So proud of these South Dakotans who have all chosen to serve our country." Sen.John Thune
July 25, 2020 Tweet - "Great to welcome the Battery A, 1-147th Field Artillery home to South Dakota. So proud of these young men and women who've served our country." Sen.John Thune
July 24, 2020 Defending Those Who Defend America Sen.John Thune
July 23, 2020 FY 2021 NDAA Passes Senate with Rounds Support, Includes a Number of South Dakota Priorities Sen.Mike Rounds
June 12, 2020 Strengthening our Armed Forces Sen.Mike Rounds
June 11, 2020 Senate Armed Services Committee Approves National Defense Authorization Act with Rounds' Support Sen.Mike Rounds
June 3, 2020 Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds, Sullivan Introduce Legislation to Help Servicemembers and Veterns Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 25, 2020 Tweet - "On #MemorialDay2020, we remember the Americans who have sacrificed for our freedom. We honor them for selflessly putting our nation's safety above their own. I am so thankful for our military and their families & all those who have served so that we may live freely in the #USA." Sen.John Thune
May 12, 2020 Sens. Rounds and Gillibrand and Reps. Cisneros and Mast Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to End Military-Connected Child Abuse and Neglect Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 12, 2020 Rounds, 17 Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Protect Military Families' Second Amendment Rights Sen.Mike Rounds
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Great to catch up with CW5 Wendy Wayman from Groton, South Dakota, before she was inducted into the @USAWF Hall of Fame." Sen.John Thune
March 11, 2020 Sioux Falls Student Receives Offer of Appointment to U.S. Air Force Academy Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 7, 2020 Lennox High School Student Receives Fully Qualified Offer of Appointment to U.S. Naval Academy Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Very saddened to hear about the tragic loss of Captain Ryan S. Phaneuf of Ellsworth Air Force Base. Kimberley and I are praying for his family, friends, and fellow airmen as they deal with this difficult loss." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Happy birthday to the @SD_Guard . South Dakota is proud of our men and women who stand up and serve." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Thankful to hear confirmation that no American troops were harmed in last night's attack. Iranian influence in the Middle East is a malign influence that has put in jeopardy not only American lives, but the lives of countless people throughout the region" Sen.John Thune
Dec. 25, 2019 Tweet - "From the Thune family to yours, we wish you a very merry Christmas. I hope you're spending it with the ones you love. And to our men and women in uniform who are far from home today as they protect our freedom, thank you!" Sen.John Thune
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Today, my staff & I wrote #HolidaysForHeroes greetings to our troops to thank them for their service. While many of us will spend the holidays at home with our families, many of our troops will be far away fighting for freedom. We can never thank them, or their families, enough." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Dir. of the Federal Housing Finance Agency - Sinema leads bipartisan effort ensuring servicemembers and veterans have access to VA home loan benefits Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Dems are completely dropping the ball on the things the American people put us here to do. They've: Blocked funding for our troops slow-walked confirmations continue to drag their feet on crucial priorities like #USMCA. Put aside the political games & work with us." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Congrats to the maintainers at Ellsworth AFB for taking several top awards in the annual @AFGlobalStrike Global Strike Challenge. These airmen keep the workhorse of the bomber community mission-ready. Congrats also to 34th Bomb Squadron on top B-1 ops! #GSC19" Sen.John Thune
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Bass, a very good boy, is the recipient of the Animals in War and Peace Award and has earned lots of treats in his retirement. It was great meeting U.S. Marine SSgt Alex Schnell, Bass's handler, and his family earlier today. Thankful for Bass & the Schnell family's service. #MWD" Sen.John Thune
Nov. 8, 2019 Thune Statement on POW/MIA Flag Act Being Signed Into Law Sen.John Thune
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "The POW/MIA Flag Act is now law. Our men & women in uniform have valiantly chosen to serve in defense of our freedom & security. Displaying a POW/MIA flag to honor those who haven't returned home is the least we can do to recognize these heroes & the sacrifice of their families." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "We live in peace and safety every day because of the men and women of the United States military. The least -- the very least -- we can do in return is make sure that they have the funding for the resources they need to do their jobs and come home safely." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 31, 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Sen.John Thune
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Dems have tried, on multiple occasions, to block funding for our military. They'll have the opportunity today to vote for defense funding and show their support for our men and women in uniform. Enough talk. If you #SupportOurTroops, prove it." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Honored to be there to welcome home 112 brave South Dakotans in the @SD_Guard this weekend. They left friends and family for nearly a year to build interoperability with our NATO allies and restore readiness. Forever grateful." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "The American people understand how important our military is, and I don't think it'll be lost on them if the Democrats carry through on their intent to block funding. Let's hope that Dems come to the conclusion that funding our troops is something that we all ought to be for." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2019 Tweet - "I was proud to attend a welcome home celebration for members of the @SD_Guard this weekend. We are eternally grateful for the service of these brave South Dakotans and their families." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2019 Tweet - "It's the 2nd weekend of pheasant season & @CollegeGameDay is in Brookings for @GoJacksFB game. But there is no one we are happier to welcome to SD than @SD_Guard B-Battery 1-147th FA & FSC home from deployment." Sen.John Thune
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