Military Service & Veterans Affairs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. Congressman Thompson released the following statement:
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and Salud Carbajal (CA-24) on Tuesday introduced the Military Housing Transparency and Accountability Act as part of Military Appreciation Month.

For several years now, military housing has been plagued with widespread complaints of neglect and unsafe conditions such as mold, lead-based paint, asbestos, poor water quality and sewage, and careless repairs.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced that Mr. Brady Bendik of State College, Pennsylvania, has accepted a fully-qualified appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland.

Bendik is a 2022 graduate of State College Area High School, and he is the son of Lori and Frank Bendik. Bendik comes from a long line of military service, with his father and brother graduating from the Naval Academy in 1990 and 2020, respectively.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced that Mr. Bret Wingard, of Shippenville, has accepted a fully-qualified appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced that Mr. Alvin Liu of Indiana, Pennsylvania, has accepted a fully-qualified appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland.

Liu is a senior at Indiana Area High School, and he is the son of Laurel and Jeff Liu. He has one brother, Kevin Liu.

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. Congressman Thompson released the following statement:

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, which increases pay for our service members, ensures military readiness, supports our allies, and improves transparency for military housing.