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Wittman Congratulates Winners of VA-01 Congressional App Challenge
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) congratulated the winners of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Virginia’s First District. The winning app, PatriotPerks, was developed by Deep Run High School students Yashvanth Singamaneni, Sujash Joseph, Sidhartha Basu, and Abhijit Somala from Glen Allen. PatriotPerks connects veterans with local businesses that offer affordable prices and discounts. While the app aims to boost customer traffic for small businesses and food banks, it also strives to cultivate a sense of community support amongst veterans."The creativity, empathy,...
Wittman Chairs Hearing on 2025 Budget Request for the Department of Defense’s Fixed-Wing Tactical and Training Aircraft Programs
Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) led a subcommittee hearing focusing on the fiscal year 2025 budget request for the Department of Defense's fixed-wing tactical and training aircraft programs. Wittman expressed concerns about the lack of clarity in defining the tactical fighter force structure and capabilities, emphasizing the need for affordable replacement aircraft and expedited deployment of TR-3 hardware and Block 4 software.During the hearing, various officials from the Department of Defense provided testimony, addressing the challenges and uncertainties surrounding...