Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2002-2016

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 6, 1998, 2000

Former Member, Armed Services Committee, United States House of Representatives

Member, Congressional Prayer Caucus

Former Chair, Education and the Workforce Committee, United States House of Representatives

Member, Republican Study Committee

Former Member, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Military Personnel, United States House of Representatives

Farmer

Military Aide, President Jimmy Carter

Military Aide, President Ronald Reagan

Executive Vice President, Center of the American Experiment, 2001-2002

Helicopter Pilot, United States Marine Corps, 1969-1994

Colonel, United States Marine Corps, Vietnam, Somalia, 1969-1994

Member, Federation of Fly Fishers

President, Lynwood North Homeowners Association

Member, Marine Corps Association

Member, Marine Corps League

Member, Minnesota Fly Fishers

Member, National Rifle Association

Member, National Wild Turkey Federation

Member, Pheasants Forever

Member, Retired Officers Association

Member, Trout Unlimited

Chair, Veterans for Dole/Kemp, 1996

Astrological Sign:

Virgo

Awards:

Naval Commendation Medal

Meritorious Service Medal

Joint Service Commendation Medal

Defense Superior Service Award

4 Legion of Merit Medals

Spirit of Enterprise

Star of Education

Hero of the Taxpayer

Small Business Advocate

True Blue Award, Family Research Council

Number of Grandchildren:

4