Dear Friend,

Being able to help Southern Arizonans and make a difference for them is one of the most rewarding, important parts of my job. And last week, it was an honor to help restore a well-earned medal for a true hero in our community.

Tucson resident Roy Beebe served in Italy during World War II, was wounded in a mortar attack, and received a Purple Heart medal. I attended his 100th birthday party earlier this year to celebrate his impressive milestone, but while speaking with him, I learned his Purple Heart had been stolen from his home years ago.

Since that day, my staff has been persistent in working with Roy's family, the Army, and the National Personnel Records Center to locate his service records and procure a new medal for him, and, on Monday, we were able to present him with a new Purple Heart!

Watch KGUN’s coverage of the event HERE.

Welcome Home, Bulldogs
Over the last six months, the airmen of the 354th Fighter Squadron flew over 1,500 missions in 21 countries as they worked with our NATO allies in the face of Russian aggression. As the former commander of the Bulldogs, I can say there's nothing quite like touching down in Tucson after a long deployment, and it was great to be able to greet our airmen and their families in person on Tuesday to say, “welcome home.”

Meeting with seniors
Nearly 130,000 seniors live in Southern Arizona. They deserve a secure retirement without having to worry about how they will make ends meet.

On Wednesday, I had the opportunity to meet with 50 seniors at the Broadway Proper Senior Center in Tucson to discuss preserving Social Security and Medicare and keeping our country and communities safe.

A great example
I was proud to present on Wednesday the Congressional Silver Medal to Ben Trumpinski, a student who recently graduated from Cienega High School. To earn his medal, Ben worked to feed and clothe the homeless in several communities. He also worked as a counselor at a day camp for pre-school and elementary school children, volunteered at an eco-farm, and tutored students in math.

Ben is a great example of stepping up to serve and lead in his community, and it was an honor to recognize his accomplishments.

Take time to share your opinions with me at my website, mcsally.house.gov, or keep up with my activities in Washington, D.C. and Southern Arizona by following me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

It's an honor to represent your voice in Congress, and I look forward to hearing from you.

In Service,
 
Martha McSally
Member of Congress