Veterans

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today following his vote against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report for Fiscal Year 2013: “I voted against the National Defense Authorization Act previously because I did not believe that it adequately protected our civil liberties.  Language in the Senate’s version of the defense… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement honoring America’s veterans for their sacrifice and dedication to our country. Read more »

By: WSLS-TV Staff Reports | WASHINGTON, DC -- Southwest Virginia's three Congressmen praised the life of Roanoke D-Day veteran Bob Slaughter on the House floor Thursday morning. 6th District Congressman Bob Goodlatte gave the speech, with 9th District Congressman Morgan Griffith, and 5th District Congressman Robert hurt joining him in offering the speech. The trio… Read more »

Memorial Day:  Griffith Honors Our Troops This week we honor and remember those who lost their lives while defending our freedom.  In this country we have traditionally honored integrity, honor, individual ingenuity, and willing self-sacrifice.  Those who serve in the military embody these principles and spirit of American patriotism.  They know what it is to… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today congratulating the Gate City-based 1032nd Transportation Company, 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group on being awarded the Eisenhower Trophy and Superior Unit Award and for being recognized as the most outstanding company-level unit in the Virginia Army National Guard during the 2011 training… Read more »

Congressmen Morgan Griffith and Bob Goodlatte issued the following statement after voting against a resolution to recognize the City of Salem, Massachusetts, as the Birthplace of the National Guard of the United States (H.R. 1339): “This resolution asserts that the first militia – thus the National Guard – was formed in Salem, Massachusetts in 1629.  According to William Shea,… Read more »

Virginia Loses a Hero   On Thursday, February 23rd, Virginia and our nation lost a true hero.  Sergeant T.J. Conrad – just 22 years old – was killed in action in the Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan.  Sgt. Conrad was outgoing, determined, and a man of true grit.  He truly personified the Army's old slogan – Be All You Can Be.     I wish to extend my… Read more »

The medal was issued in 1947, two years after the end of the war, but he never went to get it. At his wife’s prodding, he finally received it Thursday during a ceremony at the office of U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-9th. Read more »

“This medal recognizing Mr. Adkins’ distinguished service is long overdue,” said Congressman Griffith. Read more »

“It is amazing how folks from ordinary lives can do such historic things,” said Congressman Griffith. Read more »