Doug Ducey AZ Candidate For Governor Shuns Veterans

Writing at the East Valley Tribune, Retired U.S. Army Col. Joey Strickland, former director of the Arizona Department of Veterans Services, endorsed Demcorat Fred DuVal for Governor. Strickland: Ducey dodges veterans: Guest Commentary by Col. Joey Strickland

Arizona needs a leader who will stand up for veterans. Our men and women in uniform are coming home in droves. Phoenix has been the eye of storm in the VA scandal. We just committed to fight another conflict in Iraq. Now more than ever, we need a leader who provides real solutions for our community’s veteran population

The two candidates for governor of our state were given an unprecedented opportunity this year to step up for us. They were both invited to the first-ever Arizona gubernatorial veteran-focused general election debate. At this event, they would have had the chance to tell us what they were going to do for veterans. Doug Ducey told us he had something more important to do that night.This deeply troubles me. But it does not surprise me. Mr. Ducey talks a good game of supporting veterans, but he has yet to commit to a single piece of legislative support for us.

As the former director of the Arizona Department of Veteran Services, I can attest that it takes a great deal of work and commitment from our government to care for our veterans. You can’t just wave a flag and smile to fix problems.

This is why I am endorsing and supporting Fred DuVal for governor. He has a solid plan for how to care for our veterans. He was only too happy to attend the debate to lay out what he would do. He is committed to real solutions for our community. Read his plan atfred2014.com/images/download/veterans-plan.pdf and see for yourself.

We need someone who steps up for us, not someone who hides behind the flag. And Mr. Ducey, I would encourage you to check out Fred’s plan too. You can see what a real “thank you for your service” looks like. Blog for Arizona  Source