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State Senator Newman nominated as Chair of the CA Veterans Affairs Committee

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For Immediate Release: December 21, 2016

Contact: Monica Schmalenberger, (916) 651-4029

Newman nominated as Chair of Veterans Affairs Committee

In addition to Chair, Senator Newman was nominated as a member of Business, Professions and Economic Development, Health, Human Services, and Insurance

Sacramento –Today, State Senator Josh Newman [D-Fullerton] was nominated by Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de Leon as the new chair of the Veterans Affairs Committee for the 2017-2018 Regular Session. Continue reading→

Asm. Allen demands that the Pentagon and the CA Natl. Guard reverse collections from soldiers

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Assemblyman Travis Allen Calls on Pentagon and California National Guard to Reverse Collections from Soldiers

SACRAMENTO – This week, Assemblyman Travis Allen (R-Huntington Beach) released the following statement regarding the thousands of California soldiers who have been ordered to repay contractually promised money due to fiscal mismanagement by the Pentagon and California National Guard.

“This is an unconscionable way to treat our fighting men and women, who volunteered to place their lives in danger to preserve our freedom and way of life” said Assemblyman Travis Allen. “Taking money back that was contractually promised to our troops is outrageous. The Pentagon and California National Guard must find a just resolution to these egregious collections.” Continue reading→

U.S. Rep. Sanchez questions why the Obama and Brown administrations are screwing California soldiers

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Loretta Sanchez goes to war

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 23, 2016

MEDIA CONTACT: Kelsey Cork, Kelsey.Cork@mail.house.gov

REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ RELEASES STATEMENT ON CALIFORNIA SOLDIERS FORCED TO REPAY ENLISTMENT BONUSES

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46), senior member of the House Armed Services and Homeland Security Committees, released the following statement following the news that California soldiers and veterans are being forced to repay their enlistment bonus to the federal government.

Nearly a decade ago, the California National Guard used enlistment bonuses as a tool for recruitment. Today, over 10,000 veterans are being forced to pay back these bonuses and students loans because, according to the Pentagon, they were not authorized to receive them. The California National Guard, as well as National Guard recruitment centers in other states, misappropriated funds in order to enlist badly needed soldiers that would go on to deploy to Iraq and Afghanistan. Instead of writing off the debt, the Pentagon is billing soldiers for their enlistment bonus with high interest and threatening debt collection and liens if they do not comply. Continue reading→

Rep. Rohrabacher announces the 2016 U.S. Service Academy nomination application process

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Rep. Dana Rohrabacher Announces 2016 United States Service Academy Nomination Application Process

Representative Dana Rohrabacher (R- Huntington Beach) Congressman Rohrabacher announced the opening of the 2016 Service Academy Nomination Application Process.

The United States Service Academies include the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy at New London. All Service Academies with the exception of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy require a Congressional Nomination to be considered for appointment. The United States Service Academies accept highly qualified and well-rounded individuals for appointment. Those individuals receive a tuition-free, peerless education and may commission as a military officer upon graduation. Continue reading→

Senator Janet Nguyen appointed to the Governor’s Military Council

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2016

Contact: Mark Reeder, (916) 651-4034

Senator Janet Nguyen Appointed to Governor’s Military Council

(Garden Grove, CA) As an advocate for Veterans and Military Families, Senator Janet Nguyen is proud to announce that she has been appointed to the Governor’s Military Council. The Governor’s Military Council works to protect and expand the military’s role in national security and California’s economy.

“Coming from a military family, I am honored to be given the opportunity to advise Governor Brown on strategies to strengthen and highlight the importance of California’s military installations and personnel,” said Senator Janet Nguyen. Continue reading→