Today Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after visiting Coronado High School to honor fallen soldiers and Coronado graduates Petty Officer Third Class Mark Russell Cannon and Specialist Geoffrey Golden Johnson as part of the West Texas Warrior initiative. This was Congressman Arrington’s third visit in a series of public ceremonies to honor… Read more »
Today Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after visiting Big Spring High School to honor fallen solider and Big Spring graduate Specialist Robert James “RJ” Volker as part of the West Texas Warrior initiative. This was Congressman Arrington’s second visit in a series of public ceremonies to honor post-9/11 fallen heroes from District… Read more »
A fallen hero will be honored at Big Spring High School Thursday.
2003 BSHS graduate Specialist Robert James "R.J." Volker will be honored with a Capitol flag presentation Thursday at 8:30 a.m. at the High School, 707 E. 11th Place.
Specialist Volker was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. During a tour of duty in… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington met with city and county officials Tuesday in Breckenridge and gave updates related to the national level, as well as issues rural areas such as Stephens County and Breckenridge are facing.
Over the course of the talk, Arrington hit on a variety of issues, including the economy and welfare state, healthcare, taxes, defense, President Donald Trump and the… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington addressed military strength, tax reform, the farm bill and reflections on the 9/11 terrorist attacks at a Chamber of Commerce legislative luncheon Tuesday.
Acknowledging the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Arrington said it is important for the “collective consciousness of America” to remember the day's mixture of… Read more »
– Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) reflected on his experience and the lessons learned during the September 11th terrorist attacks. At the time, he was serving as a Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush.
“We must never forget 9/11 - the victims, the heroes, and the lessons learned.
“My heart goes out to those who need no reminder of the tragedy of… Read more »
Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) led a letter to the Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson in support of the Air Force selecting Dyess Air Force Base as the principal training bae for the new B-21 Raider. In the letter, which was cosigned by seventeen other members of the Texas delegation, Arrington recognized Dyess’ unique advantages and its superb record as a bomber… Read more »
Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) led a letter to the Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson in support of the Air Force selecting Dyess Air Force Base as the principal training base for the new B-21 Raider. In the letter, which was cosigned by seventeen other members of the Texas delegation, Arrington recognized Dyess’ unique advantages and its superb record as a bomber… Read more »
Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) today released the following statement after the House passed the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act conference report (H.R. 5515).
“After nearly a decade of cuts to defense spending, today we are taking another big step to reverse the course of the previous administration and persist in our work to rebuild our national security, repair our… Read more »
Today, the House of Representatives unanimously passed H.Res. 1010, a resolution introduced by Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) in support of providing on-time funding to rebuild and modernize the U.S. Air Force. The resolution highlights the critical need for Congress to act and deliver regular and robust funding to restore the Air Force’s readiness and strengthen their ability… Read more »
