Jim Banks, U.S. Senator | https://www.banks.senate.gov/
Jim Banks, U.S. Senator | https://www.banks.senate.gov/
Senator Jim Banks, a Navy veteran and current U.S. Senator from Indiana, marked the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy with several posts on his social media account on October 13, 2025.
In a message commemorating the Navy's founding, Banks stated, "Happy 250th birthday to the U.S. Navy! I’m proud to be a Navy veteran and grateful for all the sailors who have served." This post was published at 11:53 a.m. UTC.
Later in the day, at 8:52 p.m. UTC, Banks shared a patriotic emoji in another post: "".
Banks also highlighted his visit to Ball State University, posting at 8:56 p.m. UTC, "Great to visit @BallState today. Proud that 80% of Ball State graduates stay in Indiana!" Ball State University, located in Muncie, Indiana, is known for its significant contribution to the state's workforce retention rate.
Senator Banks has previously served in the U.S. Navy Reserve and represents Indiana in the United States Senate. His recognition of the Navy's milestone aligns with national commemorations marking 250 years since the service branch's founding in 1775. Ball State University, which he visited, has played a key role in Indiana’s higher education landscape, with a large percentage of its graduates remaining in-state to contribute to local communities and industries.
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