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Politician
Oct. 25, 2019
Tweet - "Looking forward to attending this great event. Hope to see many people from the Sioux Falls community there to help welcome these brave Americans home."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 1, 2019
Tweet - "Sat down with new Wing Commander Col. David Doss and Command Chief Master Sgt. Rochelle Hemingway at Ellsworth Air Force Base this afternoon. I'm constantly honored and humbled to represent Ellsworth and all the brave men and women who serve there."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 26, 2019
Rounds Votes No on CR
Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Happy 72nd birthday to @usairforce, especially to the airmen at Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota. Also wishing S.D. Air National Guard a happy 73rd birthday on Friday. Thank you for your dedication and service in keeping Americans safe! @SD_Guard"
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 16, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney. Director of the Office of Budget and Management - Sen. Cramer, colleagues urge OMB to make Army Corps collaborate on water supply rule
Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 12, 2019
Tweet - "Congrats to the men and women at Ellsworth Air Force Base who participated in the Combat Raider military exercise over the past three days. These rigorous exercises keep our soldiers prepared & ready for any modern threats to our #NationalSecurity. Keep up the good work!"
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 1, 2019
Tweet - "Proud to attend the activation ceremony for A-Battery, 1-147th Field. It's always incredible to witness the dedication and patriotism of our men and women in uniform. Keeping them and their loved ones in my prayers."
Sen. John Thune
July 31, 2019
Senators Hirono, Rounds Introduce Legislation to Prepare Veterans for Professional License and Certification Exams
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 3, 2019
Supporting our Troops and Strengthening the National Defense
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 18, 2019
Udall, Rounds, Heinrich File Bipartisan Amendment to Enable All Military Women to Count Maternity Leave Towards Years of Service
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 5, 2019
Rep. Johnson Introduces Bill to Improve Pentagon Acquisition
Rep. Dusty Johnson
May 17, 2019
To Those Who Serve
Sen. John Thune
May 15, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
May 15, 2019
McSally Introduces Landmark Legislation to Combat Military Sexual Assault
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 6, 2019
Senator Hassan Joins Colleagues in Applauding Senate Passage of Bipartisan National POW/MIA Flag Act
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 3, 2019
Tweet - "Last night, the Senate passed the National Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Flag Act, which I co-sponsored. I hope the House will quickly pass this bill to recognize these American heroes and their families. #POWMIA @DODPAA"
Sen. John Thune
April 26, 2019
Celebrating Military Families
Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 15, 2018
Tweet - "Praying for a successful tour and safe return for the B Battery, 1-147th Field Artillery Unit as we send them off at the activation ceremony in Yankton this morning."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 15, 2018
Thankful for the Opportunity to Work for South Dakota in the Senate
Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 13, 2018
Rounds Statement on NDAA for Fiscal Year 2019 Being Signed Into Law
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 14, 2018
Brown, Rounds Secure Provisions to Help Veterans Land Good-Paying Jobs in Defense Bill
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 19, 2018
Showing Gratitude to South Dakota's Veterans and Servicemembers
Sen. Mike Rounds
April 13, 2018
Letter to Lieutenant General Timothy Kadavy, Director of the Army National Guard - Kansas Delegation Leads Call to Preserve Military Funeral Honors Program
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 18, 2017
Thune Applauds Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 15, 2017
Service Academies Offer Students a Unique Opportunity to Serve
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 13, 2017
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 3, 2017
Udall, Rounds, Heinrich Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow All Military Women to Count Maternity Leave Toward Years of Service
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 3, 2017
Rounds, Udall Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow All Military Women to Count Maternity Leave Toward Years of Service
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 8, 2017
Rounds, Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Provide Flexibility Regarding Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits for Family Members
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 6, 2017
Rounds, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Purple Heart Recipients Full Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits
Sen. Mike Rounds
May 22, 2017
Rounds, Hirono Introduce Legislation to Improve Career Opportunities for Returning Veterans
Sen. Mike Rounds
May 5, 2017
Rounds, Hirono Introduce Legislation to Boost Exports from Veteran Small Businesses
Sen. Mike Rounds
April 12, 2017
Hirono, Rounds, Kilmer, Jones Introduce Bill to Cut Red Tape for Defense Department Employees
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 12, 2017
Rounds, Hirono Introduce Bill to Support Military Families, Quality of Life and Retention
Sen. Mike Rounds
April 12, 2017
Rounds, Hirono Introduce Bill to Support Military Families, Quality of Life and Retention
Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 16, 2017
Senate Introduces Companion Bill to Protect Second Amendment Rights of Military Families
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 15, 2017
Sens. Rounds, Thune Reintroduce Bill to Strengthen Military Families' Right to Self-Protection
Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 15, 2017
Sens. Rounds, Thune Reintroduce Bill to Strengthen Military Families' Right to Self-Protection
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 30, 2017
Rounds Appointee Accepted to U.S. Air Force Academy
Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 23, 2017
Rounds Statement on Heather Wilson's Nomination to Serve as Air Force Secretary
Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 5, 2017
Bicameral Legislation to Authorize Permanent Land Transfer for Expansion of Black Hills National Cemetery Reintroduced in First Week of 115th Congress
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 3, 2017
Rounds Secures Five Key Committee Assignments for 115th Congress
Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 8, 2016
Miners Protection Act
Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 8, 2016
Senate Air Force Caucus Members Discuss Priorities with Senior Members of Air Force
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 8, 2016
Commerce Committee's Sexual Assault Prevention Reforms for NOAA, Merchant Marine Academy Head to President's Desk
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2016
Senate Air Force Caucus Members Discuss Priorities with Senior Members of Air Force
Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 6, 2016
21st Century Cures Bill
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 15, 2016
The Election and Republican Priorities
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 4, 2016
Thanking our Veterans
Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 7, 2016
Letter to the Hon. John McCain, Mac Thornberry, Jack Reed, Adam Smith, Chairmen and Ranking Members, Congressional Armed Services Committees - Regarding Women Registering for Selective Service
Sen. John Thune, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 25, 2019
Tweet - "Looking forward to attending this great event. Hope to see many people from the Sioux Falls community there to help welcome these brave Americans home."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 1, 2019
Tweet - "Sat down with new Wing Commander Col. David Doss and Command Chief Master Sgt. Rochelle Hemingway at Ellsworth Air Force Base this afternoon. I'm constantly honored and humbled to represent Ellsworth and all the brave men and women who serve there."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 26, 2019
Rounds Votes No on CR
Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Happy 72nd birthday to @usairforce, especially to the airmen at Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota. Also wishing S.D. Air National Guard a happy 73rd birthday on Friday. Thank you for your dedication and service in keeping Americans safe! @SD_Guard"
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 16, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney. Director of the Office of Budget and Management - Sen. Cramer, colleagues urge OMB to make Army Corps collaborate on water supply rule
Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 12, 2019
Tweet - "Congrats to the men and women at Ellsworth Air Force Base who participated in the Combat Raider military exercise over the past three days. These rigorous exercises keep our soldiers prepared & ready for any modern threats to our #NationalSecurity. Keep up the good work!"
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 1, 2019
Tweet - "Proud to attend the activation ceremony for A-Battery, 1-147th Field. It's always incredible to witness the dedication and patriotism of our men and women in uniform. Keeping them and their loved ones in my prayers."
Sen.John Thune
July 31, 2019
Senators Hirono, Rounds Introduce Legislation to Prepare Veterans for Professional License and Certification Exams
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 3, 2019
Supporting our Troops and Strengthening the National Defense
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 18, 2019
Udall, Rounds, Heinrich File Bipartisan Amendment to Enable All Military Women to Count Maternity Leave Towards Years of Service
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 5, 2019
Rep. Johnson Introduces Bill to Improve Pentagon Acquisition
Rep.Dusty Johnson
May 17, 2019
To Those Who Serve
Sen.John Thune
May 15, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
May 15, 2019
McSally Introduces Landmark Legislation to Combat Military Sexual Assault
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 6, 2019
Senator Hassan Joins Colleagues in Applauding Senate Passage of Bipartisan National POW/MIA Flag Act
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 3, 2019
Tweet - "Last night, the Senate passed the National Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Flag Act, which I co-sponsored. I hope the House will quickly pass this bill to recognize these American heroes and their families. #POWMIA @DODPAA"
Sen.John Thune
April 26, 2019
Celebrating Military Families
Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 15, 2018
Tweet - "Praying for a successful tour and safe return for the B Battery, 1-147th Field Artillery Unit as we send them off at the activation ceremony in Yankton this morning."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 15, 2018
Thankful for the Opportunity to Work for South Dakota in the Senate
Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 13, 2018
Rounds Statement on NDAA for Fiscal Year 2019 Being Signed Into Law
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 14, 2018
Brown, Rounds Secure Provisions to Help Veterans Land Good-Paying Jobs in Defense Bill
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 19, 2018
Showing Gratitude to South Dakota's Veterans and Servicemembers
Sen.Mike Rounds
April 13, 2018
Letter to Lieutenant General Timothy Kadavy, Director of the Army National Guard - Kansas Delegation Leads Call to Preserve Military Funeral Honors Program
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 18, 2017
Thune Applauds Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 15, 2017
Service Academies Offer Students a Unique Opportunity to Serve
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 13, 2017
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 3, 2017
Udall, Rounds, Heinrich Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow All Military Women to Count Maternity Leave Toward Years of Service
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 3, 2017
Rounds, Udall Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow All Military Women to Count Maternity Leave Toward Years of Service
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 8, 2017
Rounds, Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Provide Flexibility Regarding Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits for Family Members
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 6, 2017
Rounds, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Purple Heart Recipients Full Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits
Sen.Mike Rounds
May 22, 2017
Rounds, Hirono Introduce Legislation to Improve Career Opportunities for Returning Veterans
Sen.Mike Rounds
May 5, 2017
Rounds, Hirono Introduce Legislation to Boost Exports from Veteran Small Businesses
Sen.Mike Rounds
April 12, 2017
Hirono, Rounds, Kilmer, Jones Introduce Bill to Cut Red Tape for Defense Department Employees
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 12, 2017
Rounds, Hirono Introduce Bill to Support Military Families, Quality of Life and Retention
Sen.Mike Rounds
April 12, 2017
Rounds, Hirono Introduce Bill to Support Military Families, Quality of Life and Retention
Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 16, 2017
Senate Introduces Companion Bill to Protect Second Amendment Rights of Military Families
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 15, 2017
Sens. Rounds, Thune Reintroduce Bill to Strengthen Military Families' Right to Self-Protection
Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 15, 2017
Sens. Rounds, Thune Reintroduce Bill to Strengthen Military Families' Right to Self-Protection
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 30, 2017
Rounds Appointee Accepted to U.S. Air Force Academy
Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 23, 2017
Rounds Statement on Heather Wilson's Nomination to Serve as Air Force Secretary
Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 5, 2017
Bicameral Legislation to Authorize Permanent Land Transfer for Expansion of Black Hills National Cemetery Reintroduced in First Week of 115th Congress
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 3, 2017
Rounds Secures Five Key Committee Assignments for 115th Congress
Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 8, 2016
Miners Protection Act
Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 8, 2016
Senate Air Force Caucus Members Discuss Priorities with Senior Members of Air Force
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 8, 2016
Commerce Committee's Sexual Assault Prevention Reforms for NOAA, Merchant Marine Academy Head to President's Desk
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2016
Senate Air Force Caucus Members Discuss Priorities with Senior Members of Air Force
Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 6, 2016
21st Century Cures Bill
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 15, 2016
The Election and Republican Priorities
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 4, 2016
Thanking our Veterans
Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 7, 2016
Letter to the Hon. John McCain, Mac Thornberry, Jack Reed, Adam Smith, Chairmen and Ranking Members, Congressional Armed Services Committees - Regarding Women Registering for Selective Service
Sen.John Thune, ...
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