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WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D) today announced that they are accepting applications to the U.S. military academies for the class entering in the summer of 2021.
Students interested in attending a service academy must first obtain a nomination from a member of Congress. Thune and Johnson will make nominations to the Military Academy at West Point, the Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, the Naval Academy at Annapolis, and the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York.
Today, military homecomings are met with open arms, tears of joy, parades, and celebrations – a concept that is a bit foreign to the nearly three million soldiers who returned home from the Vietnam War.
Washington, D.C. – Today in Rapid City, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) honored thirteen Veterans who served during the Vietnam War with a commemoration pin for their service to our nation.
"Too many of our Vietnam-era veterans were not welcomed home properly. It's never too late to do the right thing," Johnson said. "That's why it's important for me to look these leaders in the eye and tell them that our grateful nation thanks them for their service."
Duane Conzemius thought back recently on his time of service during the Vietnam War. "It went fast, but it has been awhile," Conzemius said after a short pause.
Conzemius, along with fellow Vietnam veteran Earl Vanberkum, was presented with the Vietnam Veteran lapel pin Wednesday by U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., in a brief ceremony at the Mitchell Veterans Park in downtown Mitchell.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Filemon Vela (D-TX) and Joe Wilson (R-SC) introduced a bipartisan amendment to the House of Representatives' National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation focuses on improving the Department of Defense's (DoD) approach to overseeing weapon systems investments.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) today announced nine South Dakota students who will be attending one of the United States Service Academies. These students were nominated by Johnson and received an appointment to each student's preferred academy.
Many may not know that Members of Congress are able to nominate students to our nation's military academies. It's a real opportunity to ensure South Dakota values help shape military decisions – and it's also a real opportunity to make sure the military looks like the American people it's responsible to defend.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) today issued a statement following the bipartisan passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Previously, Johnson supported two legislative packages to develop a vaccine for COVID-19 and provide federal reimbursement to small employers for paid sick and emergency leave provided to their employees. Rep.
Washington, D.C. – Today, legislation authored by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) was included in the House passed National Defense Authorization Act (S. 1790).
A heartfelt "thank you" for service and sacrifice was at the core the deactivation ceremony for South Dakota Army National Guard's Bravo Battery, 1-147th Field Artillery Battalion and 147th Forward Support Company (FSC) Saturday at the Lincoln High School gym in Sioux Falls.