More Than 48 Million Men And Women

More Than 48 Million Men And Women Have Served America Well And Faithfully In Military Uniform.

The Young Patriots Now Returning From War In Iraq And Afghanistan And Other Deployments Worldwide Are Joining The Ranks Of Veterans To Whom America Owes An Immense Debt Of Gratitude.

Our Greatest Privilege And Responsibility As Leaders Of The House Committee On Veterans' Affairs Is To Provide Our Veterans With A System That Cares For Their Wounds And Ensures That They Have An Opportunity To Succeed.

From A Generation That Came Of Age During The Great Depression, Millions Of Our Country's Best And Bravest Took Up Arms In A Worldwide Struggle Against Tyranny.

Our Nation Has Kept Faith With Its Veterans. Funding For Veterans Healthcare And Benefits Is Strong, And Has Increased More Than 75 Percent In The Last Decade.