That means: Strong support for our military - our men and women in uniform to whom we owe so much.
Provide strong support for the military and men and women in uniform.
Occurrences
Evidence
Hoeven says a strong U.S. military is the cornerstone of security, says servicemembers deserve the best equipment and support possible, and says he uses his Appropriations Committee position to make sure military and veterans get needed resources.
Hoeven says North Dakota hosts key military and Guard missions, says he has worked to modernize nuclear forces, and says that as a member of the Defense and Military Construction-VA appropriations committees he is proud to advocate for military members.
The Senate Appropriations Committee roster lists John Hoeven as a majority member of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies subcommittee.
Hoeven said he was working to secure a permanent exemption for VA community providers; the release says DoL extended the moratorium for two years and says Hoeven had secured a moratorium in 2020.
Hoeven said he had worked to expand Fargo National Cemetery from 5 acres to 35 acres and secured funding and approval for restroom, wind walls, and storage space to better serve veterans and families.
Hoeven joined bipartisan legislation to designate April as the Month of the Military Child, a measure meant to honor the commitment, service, and sacrifices of military families.
Hoeven said he voted to confirm Troy Meink and described him as a partner for strengthening Minot, Grand Forks, Cavalier, and North Dakota Air National Guard missions, including nuclear deterrence and unmanned systems work.
Hoeven said he joined a bipartisan Senate majority to confirm Major General J. Daniel Caine and called him a strong choice because of his Air National Guard, combat, and leadership experience.
Assessments
This was a broad federal policy promise about generally supporting the military and service members rather than a single discrete bill. The record provided shows Hoeven materially advanced that goal while in office through his Senate role on Military Construction/VA appropriations, advocacy for North Dakota military missions, support for senior military confirmations, and at least one concrete achieved policy result on VA community-provider requirements. Because the evidence points to sustained official action and some tangible outcomes, not just rhetoric, the promise is best scored as delivered. The cited accomplishments are mainly from later years of his Senate service rather than the initial 2011-2016 term, so the timing is later_term.