Bill > HB06721

This bill proposes establishing a task force to investigate the Putnam Phalanx, a volunteer social and service organization that supported military members and veterans from the pre-Civil War era through the end of World War II. The task force will have two primary objectives: first, to comprehensively research and document the history and traditions of the Putnam Phalanx, exploring its significant contributions to military personnel during a critical period of American history; and second, to evaluate whether contemporary needs of current service members and veterans might justify recreating a similar organization. By conducting this historical examination and needs assessment, the bill aims to honor the legacy of the original Putnam Phalanx while potentially identifying modern approaches to supporting military personnel and veterans through a potential reimagining of the organization's mission and structure.

Military Affairs and Security

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