Defense

Smith Announces Nominees to U.S. Service Academies

January 15, 2014

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today announced his nomination of 14 students to the U.S. Service Academies for the class entering the fall of 2014.

Issues:DefenseEducation

Smith Again Collecting Cards for Holiday Mail for Heroes Program

November 7, 2013

Press Release

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) is once again helping to collect cards for the Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes program which gives Americans the opportunity to send holiday greetings and thanks to servicemembers, veterans and their families around the world.

Issues:Defense

Syria Debate Demonstrates Public’s Influence

September 13, 2013

Columns

On August 21st, nearly 1,500 men, women, and children were killed in a chemical weapons attack in the suburbs of Damascus, Syria. This horrific attack is just the latest atrocity in a brutal civil war between forces supporting dictator Bashar Al-Assad and various rebel groups which has left as many as 100,000 Syrians dead and millions displaced.

Issues:Defense

Smith Reacts to President’s Address to Nation

September 10, 2013

Press Release

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement following President Obama’s address to the nation about Syria:

Issues:Defense

Learn About Educational Opportunities at Academy Open House

April 26, 2013

Columns

Nebraska has no shortage of patriotic young people willing to serve their country. Each year, young men and women from the Third District attend our nation’s prestigious Service Academies. These institutions provide a first-rate higher education and unmatched opportunities for young people looking to achieve their potential in education and service.

Issues:DefenseEducation

Smith, Johanns, Fischer Announce Third District Service Academy Open House

April 22, 2013

Press Release

Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), Senator Mike Johanns (R-NE), and Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) announced the 2013 Third District Service Academy Open House will take place on Saturday, May 4, in Grand Island. The event will help young people in Nebraska learn more about the U.S. Service Academies and other opportunities for military service.

Issues:DefenseEducation

Smith Supports Responsible Bills to Reduce Spending

March 21, 2013

Press Release

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today issued the following statement after voting in favor of the H.Con.Res. 25, the House Republican Budget and H.R. 933, which funds the government for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2013:

Issues:BudgetDefenseEconomyTaxes

Smith to Hold Open House for Veterans in Scottsbluff

March 19, 2013

Press Release

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will hold an open house at his Scottsbluff office on Friday, March 22, 2013 to meet with veterans, current members of the military, and their families.

Issues:DefenseVeterans

Smith Supports Provision to Benefit Former Ammunition Plant Site in Grand Island

December 14, 2012

Press Release

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) joined Congressman Todd Young (R-IN) and other Members of Congress in sending a letter to the Conferees of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) supporting inclusion of language from the Base Redevelopment Indemnification Correction (BRIC) Act in the bill.

Issues:Defense

Smith Statement on 9/11 Anniversary

September 11, 2012

Press Release

Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement today marking the eleventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001:

“The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 mark one of the worst days in American history. As we honor the victims and continue to pray for their families, we also remember the hope, unity, and sense of purpose which brought us together as a nation. In our darkest hour we found our greatest strength.

Issues:DefenseHomeland SecurityVeterans

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