WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, was honored by the Military Order of the Purple Heart for his commitment to enhance veterans’ services and benefits and support the needs of those wounded in combat as well as their families.

 “I’m proud to champion policies that honor the promise we made to the brave heroes called to serve in our nation’s uniform. The members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart are dedicated advocates on behalf of these men and women and are great partners in that mission. I look forward to continuing to work together to help servicemembers, veterans and their families,” Boozman said.

 “Senator Boozman’s leadership has led to vast improvements in terms of healthcare provided by and the processing of disability claims at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It is with sincere appreciation of his efforts on behalf of veterans that our National Commander, Carder Ferguson, selected this great advocate to receive the MOPH Special Recognition Award,” said Chuck Adkins, National Adjutant of MOPH.

 As the lead Republican on the Senate Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, Boozman has supported investments to improve health care and services for veterans and their families.

 The senator has been consistently recognized for his efforts to improve services and benefits that former servicemembers have earned including increasing survivor benefits, supporting a comprehensive approach to address the veteran suicide crisis and strengthening oversight and quality of care at Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers.