U.S. Sen. Collins a strong advocate for veterans

To the Editor;

As a former U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer, I have made it my mission to advocate for my fellow veterans to get the benefits they earned.  Being a national officer for two different veteran service organizations has afforded me the opportunity to personally visit with members of the New England delegation on behalf of veterans.

My experience has been that of all the members of the U.S. House and U.S. Senate, our U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and her staff have been able to work tirelessly on behalf of veterans for Maine and across the nation. As the daughter of a twice-wounded veteran who fought in the battle of the Bulge in WWII, she has a special understanding of the unique needs of all veterans, men and women alike. Known around the country as a strong and tenacious advocate, she is often consulted by members of Congress from both sides of the aisle to craft needed legislation.

Many of the benefits that veterans receive this day, for example medical treatment for women veterans, would not exist had it not been for her fight to preserve equal women’s health care that was about to lose funding with the VA because the law was to sunset. Now as a senior senator she is in a position to do even more when re-elected.  

I consider Susan to be a fellow advocate and a dear friend. She is real, she is genuine and we are fortunate to have her looking out for us in Washington. So please, join me in voting to re-elect U.S. Sen. Susan Collins. 

Retired Chief Warrant Officer

Neal A. Williams

Greenville