Issue Position: Keeping America Safe and Secure

Issue Position

When politicians talk about "boots on the ground," Joni Ernst knows what that means because they were her boots and those of her fellow soldiers in a combat zone. She understands the threats we face and has the judgement and know-how to keep America safe and strong.

Joni has dedicated her life to working on issues critical to our national security, ensuring our men and women in uniform are cared for, and helping veterans receive the benefits they deserve.

Joni's Life's Work to Keep America Strong:
* Ensuring our military has the resources needed to protect our freedoms.
* Using her leadership post on the Armed Service Committee, Joni works to strengthen our relationships with our allies and identify threats from our enemies.
* Advocating for increased border security to keep our Iowa communities -- and the rest of the United States -- safe from harm.
* Fighting as hard for veterans, and their families, as they have fought for us. That means caring for wounded warriors, streamlining the VA benefit system, improving veteran education and job training programs, and accounting for all military personnel, from every avenue, to ensure no soldier, sailor, airmen, marine or coastguardsmen is ever left behind.

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