Greenville Reporter

Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., representing North Carolina’s 3rd district, shared several messages through his Twitter account over two days in February 2025. These tweets touched on recognition for military excellence, veteran mental health issues, and a national holiday.

On February 16, Congressman Murphy expressed pride in the achievements of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. He congratulated the station for being recognized as the "Marine Corps Air Station of the Year" for the second consecutive year. Murphy stated he was "proud to represent some of our nation’s greatest warfighters." "Congrats to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point for being recognized as the Marine Corps Air Station of the Year for the second year in a row! Proud to represent some of our nation’s greatest warfighters."

Later that day, Murphy highlighted a critical issue affecting veterans. He noted that "every day, at least 17 veterans lose their lives to suicide," emphasizing this statistic as a tragic reminder of post-battlefield challenges faced by service members. He directed readers to his latest article published in Reflector News. "Every day, at least 17 veterans lose their lives to suicide - a tragic reminder of the challenges our service members experience beyond the battlefield."

On February 17, Congressman Murphy marked Presidents’ Day by celebrating George Washington's legacy. Quoting President Washington, he reminded followers that "the power under the Constitution will always be for the people." He encouraged everyone to enjoy the holiday commemorating America's first president. "Happy Presidents’ Day! Today, we celebrate our nation’s first president, George Washington. 'The power under the Constitution will always be for the people' - President Washington."