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 Vets for
Freedom is proud to announce its support of Democratic
Congressman Jim Marshall for United States Congress in the
8th District of Georgia. Jim is a true American
patriot, having proudly served his country both in the military and
as a public servant for most of his life. Jim has also been a
strong supporter of our troops and their mission-and is
one of the few Democrats who stood behind General David Petraeus'
strategy in Iraq in 2007 and 2008, even when it was politically
unpopular.
Before joining Congress, Jim was compelled by his strong
sense of duty and took time off from his college education at
Princeton to enlist in the Army and volunteer for infantry combat
in Vietnam. During his tour, Jim served as an Airborne-Ranger
reconnaissance platoon sergeant, and was wounded and decorated for
heroism in ground combat. His decorations include two Bronze
Stars and a Purple Heart, and his actions earned him membership in
the U.S. Army Ranger Hall of Fame. Vets for Freedom
is honored to stand by Jim's side as he continues his life of
public service in the United States Congress.
"As a fellow veteran, I am truly humbled to speak on
behalf of over 25,000 members of Vets for Freedom in
offering our strong endorsement of Jim Marshall for United States
Congress," said Vets for Freedom Chairman, Pete
Hegseth. "Jim has stood with us on Capitol Hill, and it's time
for us to stand with him. During his tenure in Congress, Jim has
proved time and time again that politics always takes a back seat
to doing what's right when it comes to fighting our enemies and
supporting those who wear the uniform. Our country needs more
people like Jim in Washington."
Vets for Freedom is a nonpartisan organization
established by combat veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Its mission is to educate the American public about the importance
of achieving success in these conflicts by applying our first-hand
knowledge to issues of American military strategy. For more
information, please visit www.vetsforfreedom.org.
Visit his
campaign website here.
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