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Military Service & Veterans Affairs

February 5, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), Rick Larsen (D-WA), Jen Kiggans (R-VA), and Maxine Dexter (D-OR) introduced the Mammography Access for Veterans Act. This bipartisan legislation would expand veterans’ access to lifesaving breast cancer screenings through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

December 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. Rep. Thompson released the following statement upon passage of the package:

September 19, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Susie Lee (D-NV) introduced a resolution to aid in the research and recovery efforts of our nation’s missing service members.

September 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson voted in favor of the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.

Rep. Thompson released the following statement:

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June 14, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. Congressman Thompson released the following statement:

“The National Defense Authorization Act is one of the most important bills Congress takes up. This year’s bill improves service members’ quality of life, while equipping our military with the tools and resources to counter the rapidly growing threats from foreign adversaries and restore American deterrence.

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May 10, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson today announced that Mr. Aidan Zdarko, of Warren, has accepted a fully-qualified appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colo.

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February 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson today announced that Mr. Samuel Hunsberger, of Licking Township, Pa. has accepted a fully qualified appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.

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February 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson today announced that Mr. Eric Clark of Bellefonte, Pa. has accepted a fully-qualified appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md.

Clark is a senior at Bald Eagle Area High School, and he is the son of Amy and Benjamin Clark. He is the grandson of Uleta and Eric Clark of Warriors Mark, Pa. and Ann and William Welsh of Rixford, Pa.

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February 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson today announced that Mr. Jude Sterling, of Millmont, has accepted a fully-qualified appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colo.

Sterling is a senior at Meadowbrook Christian School, he is the son of Elizabeth and John Sterling. He is the grandson of Shirley O’Brian and Harry Van Sickle of Lewisburg, Pa., and Kathy and Carl Baskin of Sugar Hill, Ga.

September 14, 2023

Washington, D.C.—Today ahead of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) and Gerry Connolly (VA-11) introduced a resolution to ensure transparency and efficiency with countries that enter into future trade deals with the United States, in the research and recovery efforts of our nation’s missing service members.