I served my country as a Navy SEAL for the better part of three decades, Friend. I can’t imagine life without service. When I was 18, I felt called to defend our country. It was the honor of a lifetime to keep my friends, family, and neighbors safe from anti-American terrorists and godless thugs.  I’m so blessed to still be able to serve my community and our nation in a different way as a civilian. I now have the blessing and honor of representing my family and neighbors as a Congressman in the People’s House on Capitol Hill. From when I was just a poor kid growing up in the Midwest to long deployments hunting down terrorists across the globe, I truly never imagined I’d be in this position. I could never have reached this point without the prayers, help, and support of conservative Patriots like you, so I want to thank you for being on my Team. This is a group effort, and I’m glad to have you. Since being in DC, I’ve seen so many career politicians act in their own or their corporate megadonor’s best interest, NOT the American people. It makes me sick to my stomach. The way I see it, my mission now is the same as it was when I was in the Navy; “to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. ” Yes, I wear a much different outfit now than I did as a Navy SEAL. But I’m still bound by my oath to defend our country and her laws. That’s why I always carry a copy of the Constitution with me wherever I go! America is only as secure as we make it. Nothing is promised in this life; if we want to preserve our way of life, we MUST defend it. I have the know-how and resolve to protect our country, but I’m asking you to help me ensure that I have the resources to do so. Please don’t sit this battle out – the future of our nation depends on what you do right now. Thank you for reading this message in full. It means a lot to me to know that you’re on my Team. -Derrick Van Orden
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