U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger honored more than 130 local Vietnam War veterans during a pinning ceremony held Monday afternoon at Annie Hogan Byrd Auditorium on the campus of Tusculum University.
“This means more to me than anything I will do in Congress. I’m continuing the tradition of my predecessor Phil Roe. These lapel pins are a token of gratitude from us for your service,” Harshbarger said.
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It’s estimated that 390 Vietnam War veterans die every day, but Congresswoman Dianna Harshbarger spent much of October honoring those who are still living in Tennessee’s First District.
Harshbarger partnered with the U.S. Vietnam War Commemoration, a nationwide 50th anniversary recognition that began in 2012, to find and honor Vietnam era veterans for their service.
Those who served the nation were honored in three pinning ceremonies in Northeast Tennessee.
U.S. Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger presented Vietnam War veterans with 50th Year Anniversary pins and certificates at the ceremonies. The pins commemorate the 50 years since the first National Vietnam Veterans Day, which is observed on March 29.
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger honored Hawkins County’s Vietnam veterans and their families during an event hosted Friday by the Rogersville American Legion Post 21. Harshbarger partnered with the U.S. Vietnam War Commemoration to find and honor Vietnam era veterans for their service. Vets received a lapel pin and congressional commendation certificate in recognition of their service. A total of 67 Hawkins County Vietnam Vets registered for the recognition, of whom 52 either showed up in person, or a family member showed up in their place, to receive a pin and certificate.
U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-1st, scored her first legislative win in the U.S. House on Wednesday with passage of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Contract and Reporting Act of 2021.
It is the first bill Harshbarger has ushered to passage as a primary sponsor. It now goes to the U.S. Senate.
The House has passed a bill by Rep. Diana Harshbarger to increase transparency within the Department of Homeland Security.
The Department of Homeland Security Contract and Reporting Act of 2021 marks the congresswoman’s first bill to pass the House since she assumed office in January.
U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Kingsport, held her first ever Military Service Academy Day Saturday with more than 100 students and parents participating.
The event was held for anyone in the First Congressional District who had interest in applying for one of the military service academies.
“This is my inaugural military academy day,” Harshbarger said.
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger announced last week she will be hosting four ceremonies in October across Tennessee’s First Congressional District to recognize and our honor our Vietnam veterans and their families for their sacrifice and distinguished service.
The Rogersville event is set for Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 21, 1924 E. Main St.
More ceremonies will come in the following months.
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger announced last week she will be hosting four ceremonies in October across Tennessee’s First Congressional District to recognize and our honor our Vietnam veterans and their families for their sacrifice and distinguished service.
The Rogersville event is set for Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 21, 1924 E. Main St.