{"id":2269699,"date":"2024-06-17T14:30:03","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T18:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cory-mills-prods-border-patrol-over-maltreatment-of-veterans\/"},"modified":"2024-06-17T14:33:18","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T18:33:18","slug":"cory-mills-prods-border-patrol-over-maltreatment-of-veterans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cory-mills-prods-border-patrol-over-maltreatment-of-veterans\/","title":{"rendered":"Cory Mills presses Border Patrol on alleged mistreatment of veterans"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcory-mills-prods-border-patrol-over-maltreatment-of-veterans%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2269699&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) has expressed serious concerns\u2062 about the\u2062 treatment of veterans \u200bin the Customs and Border Protection (CBP), as reported by the Washington Examiner. In a letter to \u2063CBP Commissioner Troy \u200cMiller, Mills highlighted issues \u200csuch as \u200dlack of support for \u2064veterans with substance\u200c problems \u2062or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cbo-shock-at-least-860000-border-gotaways-in-2023\/\" title=\"CBO reveals: Over 860,000 border 'gotaways' in 2023\">criminal \u2063backgrounds<\/a>, as compared to other CBP employees. He also addressed reports\u200c of veterans being unfairly removed from\u200c civilian positions or terminated\u200d for\u200b minor infractions, suggesting that the difficulties veterans face in\u200c transitioning \u200dfrom \u2063military to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-the-biden-administration-is-politicizing-the-military\/\" title=\"How the Biden Administration is Politicizing the Military\">civilian life<\/a>, including challenges like PTSD, are not adequately considered. Mills criticized the\u2063 Biden Administration \u200cfor \u2063neglecting\u2063 veterans, both in domestic roles\u200d and internationally.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>EXCLUSIVE \u2014 <\/strong>Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) is demanding answers from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/border-patrol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Customs and Border Protection<\/a> commissioner after reports of \u201cmaltreatment\u201d of <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/veterans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>veterans<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>In a letter sent to Commissioner Troy Miller on Monday, obtained exclusively by the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>, Mills wrote that he is concerned <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/military\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>military<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-president-trump-gives-pardons-to-73-individuals-and-commutes-another-70-sentences-steve-bannon-is-included\/\" title=\"BREAKING: President Trump Gives Pardons to 73 Individuals and Commutes Another 70 Sentences \u2013 Steve Bannon Is Included\">service members<\/a> are not receiving the same support and resources compared to regular Border Patrol employees with substance problems or criminal history backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere have been concerning reports of maltreatment of veterans within your department, and as a veteran, I\u2019m very interested in identifying and eliminating any discriminatory practices or the perception of maltreatment,\u201d Mills said in the letter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Veterans have reported being removed from their civilian positions \u201cafter numerous requests for protocol clarifications and training guidance, and without corrective action taken by their supervisors prior to termination,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n<p>The congressman added that veterans have also been fired from their civilian positions for \u201cminor infractions\u201d they were unaware of due to the \u201cdifficulties transitioning\u201d from active duty to civilian life.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement to the <em>Washington Examiner,<\/em> Mills said it is \u201cappalling but not surprising that the Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) under the Biden Administration is neglecting our veterans.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnfortunately, many veterans struggle with transitioning from military to civilian life due to significant differences in work, routines, and systems,\u201d Mills said. \u201cThe shift in changes can be challenging, and many veterans also contend with PTSD, making it even more difficult to adapt to civilian jobs.\u201d<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cThe current administration has a track record of neglecting our veterans, both internationally and domestically, and fails to prioritize their needs. Our veterans deserve better for their sacrifices to protect our freedoms,\u201d Mills added.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> reached out to Border Patrol for comment. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Mills is requesting that Miller provide information by June 21 related to the policies and guidance given to veterans to help with transitioning into their civilian jobs, the differences between protection policies with substance abuse problems versus veterans transitioning into civilian jobs, and whether there is a veteran on the termination review board.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt should go without saying, our nation\u2019s veterans are truly remarkable,\u201d Mills wrote to Miller. \u201cTheir dedication, sacrifice, and bravery serve as a testament to their greatness and their love of our nation. These service members are sent into battle abroad, time and time again, to keep us safe at home, and we should always strive to empower these American heroes when they return home and extend grace where needed given the sacrifices they have made.\u201d <\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis grace includes providing them with the support and resources to be successful in their transition from active or reserve status into civilian life or federal employment,\u201d the Florida Republican continued.<\/p>\n<p>The Florida congressman is one of several veterans in Congress who have spent much of this session blasting the Biden administration for its treatment of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">military service members<\/a>. A group of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/obamas-longest-serving-cabinet-member-confirmed-to-bidens-cabinet\/\" title=\"Obama\u2019s Longest-Serving Cabinet Member Confirmed To Biden\u2019s Cabinet\">lawmakers recently introduced<\/a> a bill that would compensate veterans for certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/2989081\/veterans-injured-covid-19-vaccine-mandate-compensation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>vaccine-related injuries<\/a> that were developed under the Defense Department\u2019s COVID-19 mandates. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) has formally questioned Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Troy Miller regarding alleged mistreatment of veterans. 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