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Lt. Col. Allen West

Lt. Col. Allen West

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Allen B. West is a Christian constitutional conservative, combat veteran, and former member of the US Congress. During his 22-year career in the United States Army, Lieutenant Colonel West served in several combat zones and received many honors including a Bronze Star. In November of 2010, Allen was elected to the United States Congress, representing Florida’s 22nd District. In 2022, he was one of seven Republican challengers to Governor Greg Abbott in the Texas primary. He is a NewsmaxTV Contributor, Senior Fellow of the Media Research Center, and an author. His latest book is We Can Overcome: An American Black Conservative Manifesto.

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Paying Respects to Our Nation’s Fallen Heroes

Lieutenant Colonel Allen West reminds us of the true meaning of Memorial Day – it’s an opportunity to remember and respect the members of our armed forces who paid the ultimate price to defend the freedoms we enjoy in the United States.