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  • Forbes Asks VA to Bolster Claims Processing for Veterans
    Nov 13, 2009  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) announced today that he has sent a letter to the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) asking him to ensure that the VA has the capacity to deal with a dramatic rise in expected disability claims in light of three new illnesses being added to the li... More
  • Forbes Honors Nation’s Veterans on Veterans Day
    Nov 11, 2009  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day:   “Although the setting changes and our challenges may be different, one thing that remains constant throughout our history is the willingness of brave men and women to serve courageously in the face of c... More
  • Nation’s Largest Military Officer Association Throws Support Behind Flag to Honor Fallen Troops
    Oct 14, 2009  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) announced today that the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) has announced its support for his bill H.R.1034, to establish the Honor and Remember flag as an official symbol to honor members of the Armed Forces who died in the line of duty.   In a let... More
  • Forbes Recognizes 65th Anniversary of D-Day
    Jun 5, 2009  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) released the following statement recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Allied amphibious landing on D-Day, June 6, 1944, at Normandy, France during World War II.  “June 6, 1944 was a pivotal date for freedom across the world, and it has become a symbol to many ... More
  • Forbes Recognizes U.S. Service Members on Armed Forces Day
    May 15, 2009  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) recognized the exemplary service of the members of the United States Armed Forces, by supporting H. Res. 377, which commemorates Armed Forces Day on May 16, 2009.   “While we can never fully repay the men and women of our Armed Forces, we can honor them for their... More
  • Forbes Announces Veterans Clinic Planned for Emporia
    Jun 26, 2008  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) announced today that a veterans outpatient clinic has been approved for Emporia, Virginia by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Emporia veterans outpatient clinic will significantly reduce travel distance to the nearest VA hospital and increase access to heal... More
  • A Day for Honor
    Nov 5, 2007  - I recently received an email from a friend, writing about his father’s funeral.  One of the things that had most moved him at the funeral was the military honors his father received, decades after having served his nation.  His father was a World War II Marine, barely over the age of 18 wh... More
  • Forbes Supports Two Bills to Provide Veterans with Increased Benefits
    Nov 2, 2007  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) announced today he has cosponsored two bills that will increase benefits for veterans of the United States military and their families. Congressman Forbes cosponsored H.R. 1589, the Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act, and H.R. 3793, the Veterans Guaranteed Bonu... More
  • September
    Sep 24, 2007  - We are blessed in this country to have the world’s finest military – service men and woman who answer our nation’s call no matter where or when they are needed. When countries around the world have needed someone to advance the causes of freedom and democracy, America’s military has been there. Yet,... More
  • Forbes Supporting Improvements in Veterans’ Health Care, Benefits
    Apr 20, 2007  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) announced today his support of legislation to benefit veterans of the United States Armed Forces, which includes improvements in retirement, survivor and health care benefits for retired military personnel. “This package of legislations honors our veterans in mult... More

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