ON THE ROAD

This week I was proud to recognize the American Legion in Hamlin for renaming the Post in honor of one of West Virginia's national heroes, General Chuck Yeager.

My staff took part in the City of Huntington's 150th anniversary celebration where a time capsule was sealed and housed in City Hall to be opened in 100 years.

My staff attended the grand opening of Mills Group's new office location in Shepherdstown.

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The family of Sgt. Michael Pitek contacted Senator Manchin’s office requesting assistance in obtaining his long overdue Purple Heart and other awards. 

Michael was drafted to the Army Air Corps on October 21, 1942, where he became part of the 345th Bombardment Group known as the Air Apaches. His squadron was the 498th, known as the Falcons.

On January 3, 1945, Michael’s plane was hit by enemy fire and crashed in the Philippines. It wasn’t until April of 1950 that his remains were brought home and interred at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery. After communicating with Senator Manchin's office, Sgt. Pitek's family received the medals he earned for his heroism and service. Click here or the image below to watch how Senator Manchin's office was able to help.

Visit manchin.senate.gov/arp for more information.

MANCHIN ANNOUNCES $4.5 MILLION FROM AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FOR WEST VIRGINIA AIRPORTS

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,521,554 from the American Rescue Plan for 9 airports in West Virginia. This funding is distributed through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide economic relief and increase safety precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“West Virginia depends on our regional airports to serve as manufacturing and economic hubs and to bring new tourists to the Mountain State. The American Rescue Plan continues to provide vital relief across the state, and I’m pleased this funding will support our regional airports as they recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and a pilot myself, I will continue to advocate for West Virginia’s regional airports as we continue to invest in our infrastructure and economy,” said Senator Manchin.

Individual awards listed below:

$3,077,526 – West Virginia International Yeager Airport
$1,206,028 –North Central West Virginia Airport
$59,000 – Raleigh County Memorial Airport
$59,000 – Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport
$32,000 – Jackson County Airport
$22,000 – Braxton County Airport
$22,000 – Summersville Airport
$22,000 – Logan County Airport
$22,000 – Philippi/Barbour County Regional Airport

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Senator Manchin's state offices are accepting internship applications for Spring 2022. Click here or the image below to learn more and to fill out the online application.