Congressman Addison McDowell, representative of the 6th District, recently shared updates and acknowledgments on his social media accounts regarding his team, the U.S. Coast Guard, and a meeting with the Secretary of Defense.
On July 23, 2025, McDowell posted about his interns: “Shout-out to the best summer intern team! Wyatt, Elizabeth, and Charlie, have spent the summer working on behalf of the 6th District! Can’t wait to see what they do next!”
Later that day, he recognized members of the U.S. Coast Guard in another post: “The men and women of the @USCG spend their days saving lives and securing our maritime borders. We should always have their back like they have ours.” The U.S. Coast Guard is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for maritime safety, security, and environmental stewardship.
On July 24, 2025, McDowell shared news about a recent meeting at military headquarters: “Great to meet with @SecDef Hegseth at the Pentagon. Our military is the best in the world, and under President Trump, it’s only getting stronger. “ The Pentagon serves as headquarters for the United States Department of Defense.
The posts reflect Congressman McDowell’s ongoing engagement with both his staff and national defense institutions through public communications.



