Veterans and Servicemembers

Washington, D.C.— Congressmembers Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) and Andy Kim (D-NJ-03) introduced the Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023 to honor the Buffalo Soldiers and their tremendous contributions and sacrifice to our country. “The fierceness and tenacity of the Buffalo Soldiers underscored their essential role as patriots who influenced our nation,” said Congresswoman Strickland.…

Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that her guest to President Biden’s second State of the Union address will be Lieutenant General Xavier T. Brunson, Commanding General, I Corps at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.  “It is a privilege to represent the over 40,000 servicemembers and their families stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and I…

Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Representatives Andy Kim (NJ-3), Young Kim (CA-40), and Michelle Steel (CA-45), the four Korean-American Members of Congress, introduced a bipartisan bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Colonel Young Oak Kim in recognition of his extraordinary heroism, leadership, and humanitarianism.  “As the four Korean-American Members of Congress,…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 9, 2023 Contact: Siena Miller, Siena.Miller@mail.house.gov Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced the launch of her Valentines for Veterans and First Responders drive. Residents, schools, and organizations are invited to make handmade valentine’s cards and bring them to the Congresswoman’s district offices starting on Monday, January 23, 2023, through…

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, secured multiple provisions in the annual defense policy bill that will lower housing costs for servicemembers and their families.   “As the daughter of a veteran, I will always fight to ensure that servicemembers and their families have access to safe…

Lakewood, Washington — On Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 11:00 A.M to 12:00 P.M. at Lakewood City Hall, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) will host a Vietnam War era Veterans Pinning Ceremony to honor local veterans in partnership with the U.S. Vietnam Veterans Pin Commission. Strickland will recognize the service of each veteran or their surviving…

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) asked Liberty Military Housing how the company plans to address the extensive waiting list for housing that servicemembers and their families are encountering at Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM). “For months, I have received troubling messages regarding the housing crisis at JBLM,” said Strickland. “Servicemembers and their families…