He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service in homeland security shortly after the September 11 attacks . He credits his military experience with causing him to focus on veteran 's issues as well as issues of war and peace . He has served on the Senate Committee on Veterans ' Affairs , the Hidden Wounds of War Commission , and the Governor 's Task Force on Returning Veterans during his career as a legislator
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Scott Brown (politician)