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Hudson Cosponsors Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medals to Fallen Servicemembers

August 31, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman, cosponsored legislation introduced today by Congresswoman Lisa McClain (MI-10) to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 U.S. military servicemembers who were killed in Afghanistan last week.

The legislation will award the Congressional Gold Medal to Staff Sgt. Darin Taylor Hoover, Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo, Sgt. Nicole Gee, Cpl. Hunter Lopez, Cpl. Daegan Page, Cpl. Humberto Sanchez, Cpl. David Lee Espinoza, Lance Cpl.

Issues:Defense & National Security

Hudson Cosponsors Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medals to 13 Fallen Servicemembers

August 31, 2021

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The Pilot

U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson cosponsored legislation to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 U.S. military servicemembers who were killed in Afghanistan last week.

Pray for our troops.

August 30, 2021

eNewsletters

Friends,

It's been a tragic week for our country.

On Thursday, we lost 13 brave U.S. service members in the horrific attack on Kabul's airport. These members of the Marines, Navy and Army were among those sent to Afghanistan to rescue our citizens and allies.

Issues:Defense & National Security

Family, lawmakers mourn loss of service members stationed at Bragg, Lejeune

August 30, 2021

In The News

Carolina Journal

Family members and lawmakers, in Washington, D.C., and Raleigh, representing N.C. residents are mourning the deaths of a Marine and soldier who died in a terrorist attack while helping Americans and others evacuate from Afghanistan. Thirteen service members, including a Fort Bragg soldier and Camp Lejuene Marine, died while supporting Operation Freedom's Sentinel, the Department of Defense announced Saturday, Aug. 28.

Honoring Our Heroes

August 29, 2021

Press Release

This week America lost 13 of our bravest citizens. They knew there was a threat of an attack and they carried out their mission anyway. Heroic — the only way to describe their actions. We honor their legacy and the sacrifice that they made on behalf of this great nation. To the 13 new Gold Star families, please know your loved ones died as heroes and we will always honor their memories.

John 15:13: "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends."

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Issues:Defense & National Security

Hudson Mourns the Loss of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Ryan Knauss

August 28, 2021

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman, released the following statement mourning the loss of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Ryan C. Knauss in Thursday's attack in Kabul. Staff Sergeant Knauss was assigned to B Company, 9th Psychological Battalion, 8th Psychological Operations Group, Fort Bragg, NC.

"Renee and I join our country in praying for the family of Staff Sergeant Ryan Knauss, including his wife in Pinebluff and his extended family in Tennessee and Florida," said Rep. Hudson.

Issues:Defense & National Security

Hudson Releases Statement on Deadly Afghanistan Attack

August 26, 2021

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman, released the following statement after today's deadly attack at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul that resulted in the loss of numerous U.S. service members:

"Today's attack is horrific and utterly devastating. As Fort Bragg's Congressman, I am livid President Biden's failed withdrawal has now led to a number of U.S. service member casualties.

Issues:Defense & National Security

Hudson Responds to President Biden's Afghanistan Deadline: "Leave No American or Ally Behind"

August 24, 2021

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S.

Issues:Defense & National Security

On Afghanistan, the Buck Stops Where?

August 23, 2021

eNewsletters

Friends,

The buck stops here.

The phrase was made popular by former President Harry Truman, who kept the words on his desk in the Oval Office.

Issues:Defense & National Security

Email misstep appears to have sent evacuation instructions for Americans to Afghans, other allies

August 19, 2021

In The News

Russ Bowen, CBS 17

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – In a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken from Rep. Richard Hudson, there is great concern about what appears to be a major email misstep.

Hudson said the email that was intended to instruct American citizens to make their way to the airport in Kabul was also sent to Afghan nationals, special immigrant visa applicants, and allies who have applied for evacuation.

Hudson also said the email included an officials Department of State access pass.

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