Image by babushkindn/DepositPhotos image
Two Navy veterans, Congressmen Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin and Guy Reschenthaler of Pennsylvania introduced the Strengthening Our Servicemembers with Milk Act. The bill directs the U.S. Secretary of Defense to provide fluid or powdered milk to members of the Armed Forces at dining facilities on military installations. “The milk produced by our hardworking dairy farmers is a vital source of nutrients, playing a critical role in supporting the health and strength of our servicemembers,” says Van Orden. “By mandating milk on military installations, we are ensuring our men and women in uniform have access to healthy food options while serving our country.” Reschenthaler also says milk plays an important role in America’s success. “It provides vital nutrients to the American people with the help of our dairy farmers in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and across the nation,” Reschenthaler says. “I’m proud to introduce this legislation with my fellow Navy veteran.”
From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting.