Vetrepreneur, Wharton Lecturer & Fmr All American
@82ABNDIV
| Altar Boy of the Year | Fmr US Rep & 32nd Army Under Secretary | Emmy Award Winner Film/TV
Fighting to repeal the discriminatory "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy is one of the proudest moments of my Congressional career. We guaranteed that everyone who loves their country and wants to serve has the chance to do so. Signed on this day 11 years ago by
@BarackObama
.
Hope everyone enjoyed the opening of the
@AppleTV
movie
#Cherry
w
@TomHolland1996
this weekend & produced by the amazing
@Russo_Brothers
Powerful must-see movie about an Iraq War Vet & his wife & their love, grit & resiliency
Not only is the current government denying my fellow servicemembers the right to their full GI benefits, but now in North Carolina they’re engaging in outright voter fraud and denying a veteran a fair election.
#NC09
@AP
just recanted their call of the race bc of irregularities
Hanging with
#DarthVader
’s son Kylo Ren
#MayThe4th
be with you! Proud of
#Marine
Adam Driver & Joanne Tucker for the great work they do for our troops with their nonprofit
@AITAF
Huge news for
@PeteButtigieg
700K Veteran Org endorsing him today. Remember, racial & ethnic minorities make up 40% of Defense Department active-duty military in 2015. African Americans make up 17%, Hispanic Americans has risen rapidly to 12%, 3X the share in 1980
#WinTheEra
We are PROUD to endorse Mayor
@PeteButtigieg
for President, today, on behalf of our 700,000 veterans, military families and civilian supporters. Pete has the experience to lead, and what it takes to beat Donald Trump! Read more here:
John Dingell was a fellow Soldier & mentor-WWII Vet buried in Arlington. He was instrumental in passing the Medicare Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Water Quality Act of 1965, Clean Water Act of 1972, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, the Clean Air Act of 1990 & the ACA
Trump laments that Debbie Dingell voted to impeach him despite the fact that he allowed the normal state funeral to proceed for her late husband, former Rep. John Dingell. Trump then suggests John Dingell is in hell -- to audible groans.
The powerful performance
@TomHolland1996
gives in
#Cherry
challenges us to do better for our veterans who gave up so much to serve our country. Check out my conversation about the film with veterans' advocates and filmmakers
@Russo_Brothers
here:
Senator Mastriano waved off his shameful decision to wear a Confederate uniform “it’s important to understand the past to have a better future”. Come on-Why not wear a Union one then? Your values are NOT what we fought for & an insult to those who served
I’m here with
#PhiladephiansForPete
watching some incredible candidates lay out their vision for our future. I believe
@PeteButtigieg
is the right choice for America and tonight he’s showing us why!
100% agree w
@MaxBoot
here - Don't discipline Maj. Gen. Patrick Donahoe for calling out lies
@washingtonpost
“he did not write anything remotely offensive or improper. He was simply defending Army policies on inclusivity and vaccines…”
In times like these, we need a leader who heals divisions rather than creating new ones.
@PeteButtigieg
has the moral courage necessary to guide our nation forward. I'm excited to watch him lay out his vision for our country's future in tonight's debate!
#TeamPete
#DemDebate
"Having served brings a different perspective" -
@PeteButtigieg
, a U.S. Navy veteran who served in Afghanistan, on why he's ready to lead as our next President
#PeteOnFox
#TeamPete
This
@101stAASLTDIV
Iraq Vet/Capitol Police Office is truly a hero.
@FPWellman
A Black officer faced down a mostly White mob at the Capitol. Meet Eugene Goodman.
We are former public servants who have devoted our careers, and in many cases risked our lives, for the US. We are generals, admirals, senior noncommissioned officers, ambassadors & civilian
#NatSec
leaders.
We are 489 National Security Leaders for Biden.
Pete Buttigieg's answer on structural reform is far and away the most important answer of the night. If you want to get *any* of this stuff done, you have to start with structural reform so that popular majorities can make policy. Otherwise it's all going to die in the Senate.
I had the opportunity to speak on behalf of the future POTUS today at the
#IowaSteakFry
.
@PeteButtigieg
has the clear vision, depth of experience, and incredible momentum needed to not only win the Primary, but take back the White House in 2020. I'm proud to be on
#TeamPete
!
New
@PeteButtigieg
TV spot with him in military fatigues and promoting his
@votevets
endorsement this week first aired Thursday at 06:55 local in Des Moines on KCCI (CBS)
We had a great time cheering on the next POTUS!
#MayorPete
came out swinging and showed us exactly why he's fit to be our next Commander-in-Chief!
#DemDebate
Called my Marine friend
@ConorLambPA
& advised him to declare victory. I was up a few hundred votes at midnight & my opponent didn’t concede, but
@BillClinton
suggested if I was up, don’t let them take it away from us. Thrilled minutes later Conor did the right thing
@SalenaZito
More than 200 national security experts: “We cannot stand by and continue to watch all that we have stood and worked for tweeted away.”
“We are proud to support Pete Buttigieg to be the next President of the United States.”
I’m usually partial to Army but Amy is an awesome Marine pilot/Naval Academy grad who is my friend & would be a phenomenally selfless Senator at a time we have the least amount of Veterans in Political public service
@votevets
I’m running to replace Mitch McConnell in the U.S. Senate. Everything that’s wrong with Washington had to start somewhere—it started with him. With your help, we can defeat Mitch and defend democracy. Join us:
Agree w Parkland Mayor Christine Hunschofsky. This is a Washington Beltway hit if I ever saw one. Also Joe, be a little gracious 24 hours after Mayor Pete defended you & your family last night at the debate. Americans are sick of this type of crap from both parties
@votevets
We need to honor our Troops by changing the names of these military posts now. When you have military installations named after past officers in the KKK, it’s not right.
@votevets
Rob - your Dad was a great man & an American Soldier who loved his country. We will never forget his WWII service in the South Pacific & his passion when he returned home to make our country a more perfect union. Keeping him & your family in our prayers
@votevets
@kennedydemspa
Hello New Hampshire! I'm talking with voters and helping rep
#TeamPete
in the home stretch before the
#FirstInTheNation
primary!
@PeteButtigieg
is the leader we need -- and if you want proof just come see how strongly his staff In NH believes In him! Always proud to
@votevets
!
January 25, 2004…I returned home from a tour of duty in Iraq.
I’m deeply humbled as I think about all I’ve been blessed with these past 18 years: from serving our men and women of the Army to the miracle of my two beautiful children.
If only the kid in this picture knew…🤍
It’s been years since this picture was taken when I was celebrating Thanksgiving in Iraq. While I’m blessed to be home with my family for Thanksgiving this year, thousands of servicemen and women will spend the holiday overseas keeping our country safe. Keep them in your thoughts
When I was in Congress, one of my proudest moments was being able to help lead the repeal of the disastrous ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’, a policy that forced LGBTQ+ members of the military in the closet.
#Throwback
Proud of
@JoeBiden
's pick for Secretary of Defense. When I deployed to Iraq in 2003, Lloyd Austin was leading the charge with
@3rd_Infantry
. He was the first Black Division Commander, Vice Chief, CENTCOM Cdr, and now SECDEF. He is the Leader of Character our nation needs now
I know General Austin. I trust him. Because I know how he reacts under pressure.
When ISIS emerged as a terrorist threat, President Obama and I turned to General Austin in the Situation Room and he led us through.
Now, I turn to him again as Secretary of Defense.
Catch me on
@CBSnews
at 4:30 PM (EST) and
@MeetThePress
at 5pm talking about why I'm endorsing
@PeteButtigieg
!
#MayorPete
has inspired me, and I believe he is the moral, passionate and experienced leader we need to take on Trump in 2020! I hope you'll tune in!
Incredibly honored to officiate
@broadcastmike
’s retirement ceremony today after 28 courageous years serving our nation. With a Bronze Star and six deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan under his belt, the
@USArmy
was incredibly lucky to have him
Tonight
@PeteButtigieg
takes the stage again to lay out his vision for the future of our country. Want to join me for a watch party? Come out to Smith Public Trust to cheer on Pete during the 4th
#DemocraticDebate
!
Each day, 20 of my brother and sister Veterans take their own life by suicide, many due to struggles with
#PTSD
. On this
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
, it's crucial that we all commit to fighting for quality mental healthcare for our veterans.
Today is
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
The World Health Organization reports close to 800,000 people die due to suicide every year, which is one person every 40 seconds. 20 Vets/day
@PsychHub_ed
has an evidenced base video on effective treatment
Sad & infuriating day in American history. I love our country so much, but too many Americans think the ‘Rule of Law’ doesn’t apply to them. For
#BLM
protests, the Army Old Guard was on standby w live rounds & national guard. To see our Capitol overrun w mob rule is an indictment
5 years ago President Obama nominated me to become the 32nd Under Secretary of the Army. The world has changed a lot in these 5 yrs, but my love & commitment to our men, women & their families remains strong. Lets elect more vets in the next 5 w
@TTHPAC
Was proud to go to Bucks County Community College
@BCCCFriends
full-time at age 17. Within ten years became a lawyer and constitutional law professor at
@WestPoint_USMA
after
@KingsCollege_PA
&
@WidenerLawCW
Will never forget who gave me my first shot in higher ed. Thanks BCCC
RIP Walter Mondale. An Army Veteran, he went on to serve our nation with honor & distinction as a young US Senator (who coauthored the Fair Housing Act of 1968), Vice President & later Ambassador to Japan.
@votevets
@TTHpac
And several of Martin Sheen’s brothers served in the
@USArmy
in Vietnam. He continues to do great things for our brother & sister Veterans, including many who fall through the cracks & are helped by
@Justice4Vets
Veteran Courts
@maffyfitz
Martin Sheen is the best human being I know. He would die to get you a cup of coffee. And then he’d introduce himself. If Jesus were alive today, he’d point to Martin Sheen and say: “THAT’S what I was talking about!”
Preet - last chance for tonight. BTW - I’m a former Special Assistant US Attorney in the SDNY (prior to you, under Mary Jo). Join us for a great leader:
“Whether it is the device you are watching this event on or the food you had this morning, chances are it was delivered to you by our nation’s truckers.” - Sec.
@PeteButtigieg
The past few days have been tough. I want to take a moment to speak directly to my brothers and sisters who served and their loved ones.
I hear you.
I see you.
You do not need to shoulder the invisible wounds of war alone. 1/3
The freedom to live a healthy life is an essential part of the American promise—yet millions find their health determined by who they are or where they live. I will make achieving health equity a strategic priority during my first 100 days in office.
Please give 30 seconds to watch this. The choice in this open seat race is clear. One leader is my friend-a combat veteran/Army Ranger, who came back home and taught, and then was asked to serve once again by
@BarackObama
as a leader in the Pentagon. Please support Dan
@votevets
My opponent & his DC handlers have repeatedly attacked my service to our country. I think it is important that
#MN01
knows about the clear contrast between our two careers: my career in service vs. his lengthy career as a DC bureaucrat.
Ten years ago, I helped lead the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Today, it’s clear that simply reversing this policy can’t heal decades of trauma and discrimination. I am proud to join
@OutInNatSec
to discuss the work we still must do, one decade later.
RIP to Army Veteran Clifford Alexander Jr, America’s first Black Secretary of Army. When dismayed by lack of diversity w a Generals list, he sent it back, the updated list included Vietnam Vet/2nd in his
@USACGSC
class: Colin Powell
@USArmy
This is what a grassroots movement looks like! Absolutely blown away at how many people were willing to give up their Saturday afternoon to help us knock doors for our Day of Action. Thank you all so much, lets win this!
#Bluewave
#FlipItBlue
So honored to introduce Jill Biden at the BCCC Bristol Campus event earlier today. I saw so many eager faces in the crowd, all excited to elect the next president of the United States. We have ten more days to make it happen
#vote
#BidenHarris2020
Ten years ago today, I introduced the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010." Rights for the LGBTQ community have come a long way since then, and while we still more to do, I'm so proud of the role I had in pushing the nation towards
#equality
#dadt
Today, I added my name to this letter.
We have an obligation to do everything in our power to evacuate as many Afghan people as possible and bring them to safety.
15 years ago today, I became the first Iraq War Vet elected to Congress. I had a clear mission: to be an advocate for our service members and their families.
The fight continues for Veterans to receive necessary support for job transition and mental health resources.
GETTYSBURG AREA TWEEPS! Come say thanks to Army Sergeant Lyndon Sampang as
@HomesForOurTrps
kicks off building a specially designed home for him on Saturday!
Just wow. No American can defend this action-it’s beyond the pale. Voting is a constitutional right. Making it harder during
#COVID19
& purposely putting Americans in danger is criminal. Our troops have voted by mail since the Civil War. 1 in 4 voted by mail in 2018.
@VoteSafe
HUGE SCOOP IN PA. The postal service is now telling state officials in Pennsylvania -- the most critical swing state in November's election -- that it can't deliver the mail quickly enough for the current vote by mail plan. This is a 9-alarm fire, folks
780 retired generals, admirals, senior noncommissioned officers, ambassadors and senior national security officials sign historic letter urging Americans to vote
@JoeBiden
.
Only Joe Biden has the character and leadership needed to address a world on fire.
I am deeply honored to stand with President Biden today for the official launch of this important Task Force.
We know that
@POTUS
’ public service has been rooted in his unflappable commitment to families and our veterans.
Half of people with HIV have undetectable viral loads and aren’t capable of spreading the virus.
Eleven years ago today,
@BarackObama
overturned a 22 year ban preventing individuals with HIV/AIDS from entering the US. I’m glad we are no longer discriminating against them
Happy 12th birthday to the best daughter a guy could ever ask for. You’re sweet, smart, funny, beautiful inside and out, and hard-working. Love you!
#Tween
Today marks a decade since the horrible Sandy Hook massacre that took the lives of 26 students and teachers. Those children lost would have been sophomores and juniors today - their lives needlessly taken.
We owe it to our veterans, their families, and caregivers to ensure that they have the best care and resources available to them.
It’s an honor and privilege to have the trust of
@POTUS
& Congress to chair this historic VA AIR Commission. 1/
RIP to my mentor, the Best boss I ever had, combat vet & the former Dean at
@WestPoint_USMA
& President of
@longwoodu
You were one in a million Pat Finnegan - hope to see you in heaven someday my friend. Airborne!
@SenatorJackReed
@TomRooney
It’s not often
@joerogan
and I agree on anything. But we both agree that
@TimKennedyMMA
’s new book, Scars and Stripes, is fantastic, gritty, and honest. I can’t wait for you to enjoy it as I have.
Please keep Officer Chris Fitzgerald’s four kids, wife & family in your prayers. Absolutely heartbreaking. Officer Fitzgerald was the first police officer in Temple University’s history to be killed in the line of duty. 🙏 💔 🇺🇸
.
@PatrickMurphyPA
was the first Iraq War veteran elected to Congress and served as the 32nd Under Secretary of the Army.
I am proud to have Secretary Murphy's endorsement and support in this critical race. With his help, we are going to keep Virginia's 7th blue.
As we honor 10 years since the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" later this month, I'm proud of the role I was able to play in Congress to end this destructive policy and restore greater equality for
#LGBTQ
servicemembers
Love Army Vet &
@WestPoint_USMA
grad Joseph Kopser! We need him in Congress at a time when we have the least amount of Veterans serving - we don’t need another partisan in Congress
@votevets
.
@politico
refers to my opponent as the next Ted Cruz. Folks are worried he's right of the Tea Party. We've had enough of Ted & Tea Party in TX politics. As a combat vet and businessman, help elect me so I can return to public service in
#TX21
Donate here:
Could not agree more Mayor Pete. Sending our American men & women into combat is the sacred duty of Congress per the Constitution & cannot be punted to whoever occupies the White House
The authorization to use military force in Afghanistan is 18 years old today, as old as some of the soldiers we now send to do battle there. We owe it to them to put an end to endless war, and as commander in chief, I will.
The Pen is truly Mightier than the Sword. Honoring clarissawardcnn
@ranaayyub
w Nat Press Club President
@jenjudson
for the 4th Estate Award. Free Press = Strong Democracy. Proud to always support the First Amendment & be surrounded by those who shine a light on injustice.
Our campaign is built by women like
@NinaSophia81
—and so are our policies. That's why
@PeteButtigieg
just unveiled a bold and comprehensive plan for all women:
Love that Iraq War vet Army Major-Retired Brad Hanson from Minnesota has Ranger Dan Feehan’s back. So do I andthousands from
@votevets
@jonsoltz
Keep kicking ass Dan, that’s why they’re attacking you. Finish strong!
#ArmyStrong
I can tell you from experience, taking fire from terrorists is harder than having my opponent & the
@NRCC
question my patriotism. These attacks are disrespectful to all men & women who have worn the uniform, especially the 40k veterans in
#MN01
. But don't just take it from me...
Testifying in front of
#JohnMccain
was never easy, but he’s a legend I respected as a Congressman, as Under Secretary, & as fellow combat veteran. He couldn’t have been more gracious during confirmation - no doubt he’s an angel up in heaven now
@McCainJack
@cindymccain
I served with Dan when he was one of THE BEST Senior Leaders in the Pentagon - he’s exactly the type of leader we need in congress representing our values. This Army Ranger truly leads the way!
@votevets
We are proud to endorse
@DanielFeehan
. Dan served in
#OperationIraqiFreedom
and a was former acting Asst. Sec. of Defense for Readiness in the Pentagon. He's ready to fight for the people of Minnesota in Congress -- and we're gonna fight to make sure that happens.
I’m excited to join Pennsylvania's own,
@ConorLambPA
, and my friend,
@JoeBiden
, for a discussion on union veterans and military families. I'm ready to do everything in my power to elect Joe Biden as our next president.
I hope you'll be there with us! ⬇️
Although we couldn’t run the program like we normally do, I was so proud to speak at
@WreathsAcross
’s ceremony at Washington Crossing National Cemetery. Not even a pandemic can stop us from honoring our veterans this holiday season - proud to be part of the 28th year of this