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I have family that are vets of the military. My grandfather served as well.

I have an extended family of close friends, guy and girls.

My father and brothers were in the military.

My father and all my uncles on both sides served in the military in World War II and Korea.

As an active member of the Air Force, Army and Mine Warfare Caucuses, I meet with enlisted personnel and officers on a regular basis to learn more about their needs, both on the job and with their families.

I have great respect and understanding for military commitment due to my own family's involvement with the armed forces.

In the military, you learn the essence of people. You see so many examples of self-sacrifice and moral courage. In the rest of life, you don't get that many opportunities to be sure of your friends.

I have a very small group of friends that I've had - the three of them - for the majority of my life.

I have very few friends. I'm an associate of everybody and friend of none.

My younger brother is a decorated combat veteran and was a platoon leader in Iraq.