While serving as Nebraska’s senior U.S. Senator, there are moments that remind me of how special Nebraskans are. Last week was one of them. On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Nebraskans packed the gymnasium at Lincoln Northwest High School to send off members of the 67th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade and the 234th Brigade Signal Company as they prepared to deploy to Djibouti. It was impossible not to feel the weight and pride of the occasion.
These soldiers are now on their way to serve at Camp Lemonnier in East Africa, where they will work to counter threats, build alliances, and promote stability in one of the world’s most complex regions. This is serious, consequential work. And I’m proud that Nebraska is sending our best to do it.
Another special moment I enjoyed was honoring the members of the Nebraska National Guard deployed in support of law enforcement in Washington, D.C. I hosted them in the U.S. Capitol for lunch and thanked them personally for sacrificing their precious time with loved ones to protect our nation. Their presence in our nation’s capital is noticed and appreciated.
