WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Tim Scott issued the following press release:

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) led a letter with members of the South Carolina delegation to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth expressing strong support for the 2027 Military World Games, which will be hosted across South Carolina and North Carolina. The lawmakers emphasized the importance of the event in honoring America's service members while showcasing the Palmetto State's deep ties to the U.S. military.

In the letter, Sens. Scott and Graham as well as Representatives Sheri Biggs (R-SC-03) and Ralph Norman (R-SC-05) highlighted South Carolina's long-standing role in supporting the armed forces and its unique concentration of military installations, making it a natur...