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Rep. Don Bacon, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Nebraska's 2nd District since 2017, shared several updates on April 25, 2025, on social media. Bacon, born in Momence, Illinois, and now residing in Papillion, Nebraska, has been an active voice in politics following his education at Northern Illinois University and the University of Phoenix.

In a post made at 16:24 UTC, Rep. Bacon noted, "The USS Omaha sailing proudly in the Pacific with our Australian ally!" This tweet underscores the military collaboration between the United States and Australia and highlights Bacon's continual support for defense-related matters.

Later on the same day, at 16:34 UTC, Bacon expressed his gratitude towards Lieutenant General Andrea Tullos, stating, "I thank Lieutenant General Andrea Tullos for the welcome at Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL, and for her leadership developing Airmen. She served with me at Offutt AFB when she was a Colonel and Commander of the 55th Mission Support Group. We are proud of her accomplishments." This acknowledgment reflects Bacon's connection to military service and leadership.

In a more philosophical reflection posted at 18:41 UTC, Bacon shared a biblical proverb, stating, "Proverbs 20:17– “Food gained by fraud tastes sweet, but one ends up with a mouth full of gravel.” This highlights Bacon's engagement with ethical themes and moral principles.

Don Bacon, who entered Congress following Brad Ashford in 2017, continues to maintain a presence in matters of military collaboration and leadership development, as well as his personal reflections on moral values.