As a Marine veteran of twenty-two years, I know how important it is for Americans to respect and honor the sacrifice of all Veterans. As long as I am in office, I will do everything in my power to ensure that our troops, our Veterans, and their families, receive all the benefits and support that they have earned through their honest and faithful service to our nation.  I will promote the following:

• Full funding for an accounting of POWs and MIAs
• Transition to electronic health records for Veterans and elimination of the claims backlog at the VA
• Support for PTSD research and care
• Secure jobs and support programs to eliminate Veteran homelessness
• Support for Gulf War Syndrome research and treatment
• Support for educational programs for Veterans and modernization of the GI Bill
• National Day of Recognition for Vietnam Veterans

Read about John's Endorsement by Veterans' Alliance For Security and Democracy (VETPAC)

Veterans Advisory Council

Flerlage for Congress has established a Veterans Advisory Council to be chaired by retired USAF Major General Arnold R. "Bob" Thomas, Jr.  The council will recommend policy positions to the campaign and will help to ensure that the campaign has current information and input from the various service branches in formulating Veterans policy. 

Also serving on the Council are:

• Rear Admiral Dick Young, USN (Ret.)
• Captain Mert Nason, USN (Ret.)
• Captain Larry Wear, USN (Ret.)
• CWO-4 Jackie Karsten, USNR (Ret.)
• Tam Baig, Veteran, USMC
• Larry Drake, Veteran, USMC
• Dick Eason, Veteran, USN
• Captain Don Milbrath, USN (Ret.)
• Major Ray Harlan. USAF (Ret.)

More on this topic soon.