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Veterans & Our Military

The 34th District encompasses the Naval Air Station Kingsville and runs adjacent to the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, and Corpus Christi Army Depot. There are also three National Guard facilities located in Congressman Gonzalez's district and multiple companies that play a role in the defense supply chain. The Lonestar State is home to 15 major military installations, several defense manufacturers, and nearly one in ten servicemembers.

Congressman Gonzalez is proud of his military background, having graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi with a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration.

The Congressman's father was a U.S. Merchant Marine who served honorably in the Korean War. He understands the debt that America owes our Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifices to our grateful nation. Whether it is fighting for improved mental health services; greater VA health care coverage for service-connected illnesses; additional resources for military families, caretakers, and injured or disabled veterans; strong GI bill benefits to ensure every veteran has access to higher education; or safeguarding their right to stay where they belong, in the United States of America, Congressman Gonzalez is committed to Veterans and their families.

Congressman Gonzalez is leading the charge in Washington to bring our unjustly deported Veterans home. These honorable men and women risked life and limb to protect our freedom. Currently, he is working with the White House and colleagues in the U.S. Congress to right this wrong and repatriate our patriots.