Mainers have a long history of serving our country and we owe it to our service members to provide the best healthcare and benefits we can to those who served. Over the decades we have learned that combat injuries are not only physical, but also mental and emotional.
The Department of Veterans Affairs in the 21st century must be equipped to help veterans struggling with mental health issues and substance use disorders, so that they can return to civilian life with every opportunity to thrive. Making sure that veterans in Maine can receive as much treatment as possible in Maine will always be a top priority for me.
In Congress, I will make sure that the GI Bill, which has allowed so many veterans to earn a quality education, remains focused on the educational opportunities of the future. I am also a strong supporter of job training programs for our veterans so that they can quickly transition to good paying, civilian jobs that take advantage of their skills.
