Keeping Our Promises to Our Nation's Veterans

Throughout the summer, Kay is hosting a series of Veterans Town Hall events across the state, to hear veterans’ concerns and questions, as well as their ideas to fix what is broken in Washington. In the U.S. Senate, Kay will ensure that our proud members of the military are given the benefits they deserve for the sacrifices they made in service to our country.

Take a look at our events page to see upcoming events across the Tar Heel State.

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Read Kay's Op-Ed in the Fayetteville Observer:

"Keeping our promises to our veterans is not a tagline for me. It’s not a catchphrase or a slogan. It’s personal."

I come from a strong, proud military family — my father-in-law is a retired two-star general, my father and brother served in the military, my husband served in Vietnam and went to law school with help from the GI Bill, and currently I have two nephews who have served in the Middle East and Afghanistan. Keeping our promises to our veterans is a very real priority of mine, and it should be a priority for Washington as well. Our troops sacrifice their lives to protect us and the freedoms we have come to expect, often spending months at a time away from family and loved ones to do so. When they come back home, it is our responsibility to honor their service with all the support we can give."

"Under the current leadership in Washington, this has not been the case. Throughout my travels across North Carolina I have met many veterans whose stories convince you that we need to do more if we truly want to honor their sacrifices. Commander Greg Woodard, who leads VFW Post 2087 in my hometown of Greensboro, told me that he dreads going to the VA Hospital because there are multiple appointments scheduled at the same time and it sometimes takes all day to receive care. And Commander Woodard is a lucky one — he’s enrolled in the VA system already, he knows how his coverage works, and he has remained actively involved in the military community following his service. It was clear from my conversations with other veterans that this is the exception and not the rule."

Share Your Story with Kay

Kay wants to hear from you! Kay comes from a very strong military family: Her father-in-law is a two-star general, her father and brother have served in the military, her husband Chip, is a Vietnam veteran who used the GI Bill to help pay for law school, and Kay has two nephews currently serving in the military. It’s personal to Kay when it comes to taking care of our veterans and rewarding their service and sacrifice. As a U.S. Senator, Kay will work to keep our promises to our nation's veterans by ensuring they receive the care they need and absolutely deserve.

Can't make it to a Town Hall? Share your story with Kay by filling out the form below or uploading your video message to YouTube and sending us the link.