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I know what soldiers or their families go through.

I have family that are vets of the military. My grandfather served as well.

I'm trying to raise the awareness of the troops that, when they deploy and go to war, it's not just them at war - it's also their family. Their family is having to go through all the hardships and the stresses.

I want people to get involved and to connect with veterans.

All soldiers who serve their country and put their lives at risk need to know that if something happens to them, their families will be well taken care of. That's the bond we have with our military men and women and their families.

I am going to get involved with giving back to military families.

We've had soldiers that were so badly hurt and killed. I want their families to get something.

I take care of military families. Their sacrifices are very real.

In Washington, I'll always support military families and help veterans make the transition home, not just as your congressman but as a proud Army mom.

My father was a soldier and my mother was a great mover. She once counted up how many places she had lived in during the first 25 years of her marriage and it came to 20.