A few years ago I was surrounded by the graves of soldiers at the American cemetery in Normandy, France, which allowed me to reflect on the men and women who have fought for our country over the centuries. Standing there among the white crosses, I came to the conclusion that the best legacy we can give to those who gave their lives, as well as all of those who have served, is to ensure that veterans receive the very best services that they have earned from the Department of Veterans Affairs. And sadly, we are not.

We must continue to support veterans — as well as those who are still fighting for our country — by ensuring that after hanging up their uniforms they have access to the best services. They deserve better than to come home to a broken VA and be forced to navigate a bureaucratic maze.