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September 10, 2021
Sen. Joni Ernst: We Cannot Change the Past, but We Must Learn From It
Twenty years ago, on a bright, clear-skied September morning, our nation was attacked. Many of us probably remember where we were on that fateful, horrific day. I know I do. That... -
September 09, 2021
Ernst Joins Calls for Hearings on Biden’s Disastrous Afghanistan Withdrawal
RED OAK, Iowa—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the first female combat veteran elected to the U.S. Senate and a Global War on Terror veteran is joining fellow Senate Armed... -
September 03, 2021
Joni Ernst: The Afghanistan withdrawal has been a disaster. Here’s what the Biden Administration needs to do now.
Earlier this week, the American people faced a surreal and gut-wrenching reality—America left our own behind. The president broke a promise to our citizens and to those who bravely... -
August 31, 2021
Ernst, Hassan to VA: Quickly develop comprehensive outreach plan to connect Afghanistan, Global War on Terrorism veterans to benefits, services
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a veteran of the Global War on Terror, and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), are leading a bipartisan group of 33 Senators calling on the... -
August 17, 2021
Sen. Joni Ernst: Crisis in Afghanistan – Biden must be clear about threat, never forget US troops' sacrifices
The news out of Afghanistan is grim. The Taliban are rapidly advancing across the country and are reportedly in the capital city. Huge swaths of Afghanistan are now controlled by... -
August 16, 2021
Ernst Reacts to Biden’s Catastrophic Exit in Afghanistan and Bad Faith Spin on His Mishandling
RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa)—the first female combat veteran to serve in the U.S. Senate, a veteran of the Global War on Terror, and a member of the Senate... -
June 14, 2021
Sen. Joni Ernst: Celebrating Flag Day – here's the special meaning it holds for this combat veteran
In the town square of my hometown of Red Oak, Iowa, you see her gleaming in the sunlight. And you see her wave in metro centers and main streets spanning coast to coast, on... -
RED OAK, Iowa—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a survivor of sexual assault and a combat veteran and former commander in the Iowa Army National Guard, has joined fellow members of...
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WASHINGTON—Today, on Memorial Day, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran who served in the armed forces for over 23 years, recognized the heroes who made the ultimate...
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May 28, 2021
Ernst Helps Lead Bipartisan Effort to Honor WWII Army Rangers with the Congressional Gold Medal
WASHINGTON—Ahead of Memorial Day, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a retired lieutenant colonel in the Iowa Army National Guard, along with her fellow female combat veteran... -
Just one percent of the U.S. population steps up to serve our country in uniform. That’s one percent of Americans that we call upon to sacrifice time away from friends and family...
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WASHINGTON—Ahead of Memorial Day, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the first female combat veteran elected to the United States Senate, spoke on the Senate floor to pay tribute to...
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April 22, 2021
Ernst, Miller-Meeks Take Bipartisan, Bicameral Action to Help Locate Missing Veterans
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), both veterans, joined Rep. Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) to... -
April 21, 2021
Ernst, Miller-Meeks Push Bipartisan Bill Supporting Servicemembers’ Mental Health and Transition to Civilian Life
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) are introducing bipartisan legislation in the Senate and House to support the mental... -
April 20, 2021
Following Revealing Report, Ernst, Pappas, Hassan, and Hinson Take Action to Crack Down on Sexual Harassment at VA
WASHINGTON – Following the release of a government watchdog report exposing alarming instances of sexual harassment by employees and management failures at the Department of... -
March 16, 2021
During American Legion’s Buddy Check Week, Ernst, Hassan Work to Combat Veteran Suicide
WASHINGTON—During the American Legion’s Buddy Check Week, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H) are teaming up to help combat veteran suicide. Their... -
March 03, 2021
Ernst Calls for Memorial on National Mall Honoring Troops Who Served in the Global War on Terrorism
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), who commanded 150 troops during Operation Iraqi Freedom and is the first female combat veteran to serve in the U.S. Senate, is... -
WASHINGTON—After attending both the welcome home ceremony for the 147th Iowa National Guard Unit and the sendoff ceremony for the 734th RSG Iowa National Guard Unit at Camp Dodge...
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January 22, 2021
Joni Ernst: During Difficult Times, National Guard Soldiers Are Always Ready, Always There.
Always Ready, Always There—that’s the motto of the National Guard, and during this challenging past year, they’ve certainly lived up to it. Since the outbreak of the... -
January 19, 2021
Ernst Questions Secretary of Defense Nominee Lloyd Austin at Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, questioned Lloyd...