July 8, 2020
Dear Friend,
As members of Congress, it is our duty to make sure our service members have the best equipment available to protect America at home and across the world. Additionally, it is essential that we provide for our military families.
Last week, the House Armed Services Committee, of which I am a member, passed the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by a vote of 56-0. This marks the next major step in ensuring that we are sustaining our victories against foreign adversaries, protecting the homeland, and providing ample resources for our troops. Our work on H.R. 6395 was accomplished in bipartisan spirit - as it should be.
It was an honor for my colleagues to support my priorities that were included in this important legislation.
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At this hour, our men and women in blue are watching over us in the First District - a constant that we can count on. COVID-19 may have changed the routines for scores of Mississippians, but not for law enforcement.
In Aberdeen and Monroe County, a group of residents and business owners decided to show their appreciation by providing masks and food to members of the Aberdeen Police Department and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Nick and Ashley Provias headed up this effort. That's my Mississippi!
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| more good deeds! |
Matt and Erin Reeves, owners of The Coffee Pot cafe in downtown Amory, are gathering up non-perishable food items to deliver to front line workers at North Mississippi Medical Center Gilmore-Amory. These medical professionals have distinguished themselves during this unprecedented time in Mississippi. I am proud to know they are being shown such appreciation. They deserve it.
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| 2020 united states air force academy graduate Marc devon rees |
2d Lt Marc Devon Rees, an Alcorn County native, is a proud graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. Marc, the son of Brent and Lisa Rees, served four years in the Air Force prior to entering the USAF Academy. He plans to put his Computer Engineering degree to great use as a new member of the United States Space Force! "I am looking forward to continuing my military career," Marc said. "I am eager to see how we are going to operate the Space Force. I want to use my computer engineering background to focus on satellite technology."
Every year, it is a privilege to nominate students to attend one of America's Service Academies. For more information about our program, please click on the link.
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| welcome to wyatt stevens |
Every year, we welcome interns to serve in our Washington, D.C., office and in the First District. Our program is a great opportunity to learn about the services offered to our constituents and to assist members of our team. Wyatt Stevens, a University of Mississippi senior, works in our Oxford office located at the Oxford City Hall. Wyatt said he wanted to serve as an intern because it would give him practical experience while pursuing a Political Science degree. To learn more about our internship program, please click on the link.
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Thanks for reading,
Rep. Trent Kelly (MS-01)
Member of Congress
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