The 2024 election saw an increase in lawmakers who served.
Keeping the US secure is becoming increasingly more of a challenge. On Veterans Day, those who have served in the Armed Forces are now more involved in writing and passing laws that influence national security, which is more important than ever. Legislators with military experience add an element of validity to congressional budgets and other legislation impacting national security.
Historically, veterans have not been as revered as they are today. Throughout America’s history, honoring veterans has all too often been just an 11th-of-November parade occasion. There was a time following World War II and the Korean War when it was hard to find a congressman or senator who had not served in the military. However, veterans’ representation in the two US legislative bodies…
