National Security

Defending our nation is the most basic and important role the federal government will ever have. In recent years we have asked much of our military men and women.  They have performed courageously and selflessly with each request.  We must ensure that our armed forces have clear, definable missions and then follow that up with the resources, equipment and support they need to make sure the job gets done. 

Ellsworth Air Force Base is a key part of our nation’s defense system and a critical part of our economy in Western South Dakota.  If elected to Congress, I will help ensure it remains a state-of-the-art military base that continues to attract new missions.