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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) welcomed two Honor Flights to the U.S. Capitol, Central Valley Honor Flight #34, and Kern County Honor Flight #53.
Honor Flight is a national nonprofit organization that brings American veterans to Washington, D.C. to honor and celebrate them. Rep. Fong is an honorary board member of Honor Flight Kern County and worked to assist with these trips so hundreds of veterans could visit our nation’s capital and see the memorials built in their honor.
FRESNO, CA – Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) presented the family of late World War II veteran Staff Sergeant Nels (Chris) Christensen with several military awards he earned in service to the United States.
Staff Sergeant Christensen enlisted from Des Moines, Iowa, and served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945 with Troop E, 24th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron. The 24th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron was activated in Great Britain in December 1943 and went on to conduct operations across France, Belgium, and Germany through the cessation of hostilities in May 1945.
In partnership with the Library of Congress Veterans History Project (VHP), Congressman Fong is proud to assist in preserving the firsthand military experiences of Central Valley Veterans so their service and sacrifice are never forgotten.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to pass the final version of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA) (S. 1071), which would deliver vital resources to our local military installations, their personnel, and surrounding communities.
Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) released a new video highlighting the national significance of California’s 20th Congressional District – a region whose workers and industries play an indispensable role in America’s food supply, energy security, and national defense strength.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) published an op-ed in The Washington Reporter titled “The Schumer Shutdown needs to end. Each month Washington stalls, California loses $9 billion,” highlighting how our neighbors, friends, and families are now suffering because of Senate Democrats’ partisan demands.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) welcomed the Central Valley Honor Flight and Kern County Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. – ensuring their visits continued as planned despite the ongoing government shutdown.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) is commemorating the 24th anniversary of the tragic September 11 terrorist attacks. Please see his statement below:
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.
CENTRAL VALLEY, Calif. – Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) is now accepting applications for nominations to the United States Service Academies for the Class of 2030. The U.S. Service Academies are among the nation’s most prestigious educational institutions, offering world-class academic programs combined with rigorous military training.