The life and career of Duane Sand can be summarized in two words – public service. As a Naval Academy graduate, Duane served on three different nuclear submarines throughout the 1990s, earning the rank of Lieutenant Commander, and was eventually recalled to the Navy to serve during the Global War on Terror after 9/11. After a tour on a submarine and a special assignment at the Pentagon, Duane was deployed to Iraq from 2005-2006. Duane is now a Commander in the United States Navy. Vets for Freedom applauds Duane’s strong commitment to continue his public service in the United States Congress.

“As a fellow veteran who has proudly served my country in the United States Army, I am humbled to speak on behalf of Vets for Freedom in offering our strong endorsement of Duane Sand for United States Congress,” said Vets for Freedom Chairman, Pete Hegseth. “Duane understands that the fight we are currently undertaking in Iraq is essential to our success in the global fight against Islamic extremism. He recognizes and acknowledges the success of our current military strategy implemented by General Petraeus, and has been a steadfast source of support to all the men and women who are winning the Global War on Terror. Our country needs more dedicated people like Duane in Washington, and I look forward to working with him in Congress.”

Hegseth continued, “As the brave men and women who wear our nation’s uniform continue to serve in harm’s way, it is important that politics end at the water’s edge, and that we have elected officials in Washington who understand and appreciate the sacrifices they make and why they make them. Duane Sand is the truest of American patriots, and I am proud to offer the support of Vets for Freedom.”

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.

To visit his website go to www.duanesand.com