Donald J. Trump Endorsed by Kathryn "Kat" Gates-Skipper, the First Woman Marine in Combat Operations
Mr. Trump's Plan to Reform the Veterans Administration Lauded
by Tireless Veterans' Advocate
(New
York,
NY) November 28, 2015 - Today Donald J. Trump announced that he
is proudly receiving the endorsement of Kathryn "Kat" Gates-Skipper,
the First Woman Marine in Combat Operations and tireless Veterans'
advocate. Gates-Skipper will serve as Co-Chair of Florida
Veterans for
Donald Trump. Kathryn introduced Mr. Trump at a campaign rally in
Sarasota on Saturday.
Mr.
Trump
stated, "It is a great honor to receive Kat's endorsement. She
is a genuine patriot who has worked tirelessly in service to our
country and her fellow Veterans. With her support and the support of so
many other Veterans across the country, we are going to Make America
Great Again."
Kathryn
"Kat"
Gates-Skipper served 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and
Reserves. During her two decades of service, she was the First
Woman
Marine (WM) to stay overnight in the field for combat training, and the
first to stay aboard a Ship overnight. She was heavily involved in
Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm and was the First WM in Combat
Operations. Kat has received countless awards and recognition for
her
service including the Marine Corps Distinguished Service Award. A voice
and advocate for Veterans, Kat is a life member of the American Legion,
VFW and Marine Corps League-where she is the only female and youngest
Marine at her local Detachment.
"I
believe
America needs strong leadership and a man like Donald Trump who
will be strong on defense and ensure our Veterans have convenient
access to the best quality care," said Gates-Skipper. "This
Marine,
this Veteran, this woman, this grandmother wants her grandchildren to
grow up in an America of hard work with high rewards. That is why
I am
proud to be the Co-Chair of the Florida Veterans for Donald Trump, and
pledge to rally other Veterans behind the only man that will fight for
us, Donald J. Trump."
Mr.
Trump
has consistently called for better treatment of our Veterans and
his support is well documented. Mr. Trump's recently released Veterans
Administration Reform plan has received praise from Veterans all over
the country.
Thousands
attended
the rally in Sarasota on Saturday, where Mr. Trump returned
for the first time since he was honored with the Republican Party of
Sarasota Statesmen of the Year award for the second time this spring.
He continues to visit Florida regularly where his campaign office is
located in Sarasota [1517 State Street, Suite 300], and he owns and
operates some of the most iconic properties in the country employing
thousands of people.
On
Monday,
Mr. Trump will host an informational meet and greet with many
members of the Coalition of African American Ministers. This is not a
press event, but a private meeting, after which, a number of attendees
are expected to endorse Mr. Trump's campaign for President. Mr. Trump
said, "As a Christian, I have had a tremendous relationship with large
numbers of religious leaders, who I greatly respect. I look forward to
our meeting."