It's time for insurance companies to step up and cover #airambulance transports for patients in critical need. If insurers don't cover emergency health care, what's insurance for? kearneyhub.com/opinions/ltte/…

Today is the 100th anniversary of women in the Corps. Ooh-Rah, Marines!

My statement on the passing of John McCain:

#SECNAV76 statement on the passing of Senator John S. McCain.

Today and every day, we remember #September11th, 2001 – especially our shipmates who are serving aboard three #USNavy ships dedicated and named after the locations where the attacks occurred. #NeverForget and learn about our 9/11 namesake ships - navylive.dodlive.mil/?p=46537&utm_s…

Per Governor Northam's request, President Donald J. Trump has granted an emergency declaration for the Commonwealth of Virginia that will mobilize federal resources for #HurricaneFlorence response.

Just Announced: President Donald J. Trump Donald J. Trump issued an emergency declaration for Virginia, authorizing FEMA to coordinate disaster relief operations and provide Federal assistance for #HurricaneFlorence. We are hoping for the best and preparing for the worst ahead of the storms in R3

We encourage incoming members of Congress to support the Ensuring Access to Air Ambulance Services Act (H.R. 3378/S. 2121) to preserve access to life-saving care for the rural communities of America. Read our letter in the Reporter-Herald here: reporterherald.com/opinion/letter…

Prayers for Paris France during Holy Week. Prayers for all those who labor to preserve such a noble building that is the Cathedral of Notre Dame, and all of the art contained inside.

Today, we will #HonorThem Join us in a moment of silence on #MemorialDay to show our respect for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country and protecting our freedom. #ServeWithHonor Video by Sgt. Angel Vasquez

We're glad to see the dialogue happening in Congress around protecting patients from surprise bills, and we want to continue working with Congress and insurance providers to ensure patients aren't financially burdened after receiving care.

Surprise billing has been a necessary topic of discussion with policymakers lately. If they truly want to stop these bills from happening, Congress must address reimbursement shortfalls and protect patients. Read more in our op-ed in The Hill: thehill.com/opinion/health…

Democrats and Republicans agree - patients must be protected from surprise bills. In The Hill, we call on private insures to do their jobs and adequately cover emergency medical care across the health care system #SaveOurAirMed thehill.com/opinion/health…

Wait: Galway Kinnell's Beautiful and Life-Giving Poem for a Young Friend Contemplating Suicide brainpickings.org/2016/05/16/wai… via @brainpicker retired

While SB 1895 rightly attempts to tackle surprise bills, it also threatens the ability of vital #airmedical services to continue operating. Congress must find a better solution to surprise bills that preserves Americans' access to emergency care. tennessean.com/story/opinion/…

It is imperative that reimbursement rates for #airmedical services are updated to reflect today's true cost of care and preserve this life-saving service for patients, especially in rural areas.

#DYK that since January, more than 35 #airmedical bases have closed, leaving over 4 million rural Americans outside of a critical response window? The Lower Health Care Costs Act would compromise access to emergency care even further #SaveOurAirMed tinyurl.com/y2vntn3a

Rural communities rely on #airmedical services when an emergency happens, and 93% of rural patients believe health insurance companies shouldn't deny coverage for these services. Congress must find a way to hold insurers accountable for such practices. markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/ne…

Pray for everyone even if you are not sure everyone needs it. We need to come together everywhere everyday. I also pray that scammers taking advantage of anyone they can get prosecuted as far as the law will. Stay safe. Peace to you all.

Pray for recovery for those affected by hurricane Laura. Much work to be done.