To the Editor:
I am writing to bring the attention of voters to the importance of the choice they have in the election for the 10th Congressional District.
John Foust is the candidate who has shown he deserves the support of veterans. John supports Governor McAuliffe’s workforce development plan which includes a much needed effort to create more jobs in Virginia. A feature of this program is the Virginia Values Veterans program, which will ask 10,000 businesses to sign a pledge of commitment to hiring more veterans. By working with these businesses in Virginia service members are provided opportunities for a successful transition back to the civilian life. Our veterans deserve nothing less.
Recently Governor McAuliffe also signed Executive Order 23 establishing “The New Virginia Economy” Workforce Initiative. As a U.S. Army veteran I believe the most important part of this initiative will be to help secure employment opportunities for the younger generation of veterans.
With the Governor’s initiative and the support of Northern Virginian Democrats like John Foust who is running for Congress in the 10th CD Veterans will have a better outlook in the future job market in Virginia.
John is the son of a WWII veteran and he has always supported veterans and military families causes. As a Vietnam veteran I have confidence that when John Foust is elected in November he will continue to be a champion for veterans and military families and our issues.
J. Jay Volkert
Vienna