DeSantis Campaign Press Release - New Hampshire Veterans Join Ron DeSantis National Veterans Coalition as Leadership Chairs

Ron DeSantis is launching his national Veterans Coalition this week with New Hampshire veterans lining up to join as leadership chairs in the Granite State.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Ron DeSantis is launching his national Veterans Coalition this week with New Hampshire veterans lining up to join as leadership chairs in the Granite State. The coalition will be made of up of veterans across the country and will share how DeSantis's military service and vision to reverse America's decline make him the best suited to serve as Commander-in-Chief.

The governor will hold the first of a series of "Veterans for DeSantis" events in Anderson, South Carolina on Thursday, October 19. The coalition launch follows the plan DeSantis released during the summer to rip the woke out of the military and restore it to "Mission First."

"As the only Veteran in the 2024 presidential race, Governor DeSantis shares a unique perspective on the issues we care about, such as having a realistic understanding of what it means to send our military to war, the importance of holding our adversaries accountable and leading our allies to foster peace and stability across the world. As President, he will regain the initiative on improving the VA and other services in place to care for our veterans. I am proud to lead Veterans for DeSantis in New Hampshire." - Representative Jess Edwards, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army

"As a U.S. Air Force Veteran, I stand with Ron DeSantis for President because his unwavering commitment to our nation's security and the well-being of our veterans is a testament to his dedication to the values we hold dear. Governor DeSantis is the only Veteran in the race for President. He's the leader we need to protect and strengthen our great nation." - Representative Ralph Boehm, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Air Force

New Hampshire Veteran Coalition Leadership Chairs include:

• Senator Regina Birdsell, Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Coast Guard
• Representative Jess Edwards, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army (Ret.)
  • Afghanistan War Veteran
  • Combat Action Badge
• James McConnell, Colonel, U.S. Army (Ret.)
• Representative Ralph Boehm, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Air Force
  • Aircraft Technician
• Representative J.D., Bernardy, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy and Navy Reserve
  • USN Submarine Force Veteran
• Representative Oliver Ford, Captain, USMC
• Bill Modis, Petty Officer 3rd Class, U.S. Navy
• Theresa Negron, Colonel, U.S. Air Force (Ret.)
  • Judge Advocate General (JAG)
• Marc Forgione, Petty Officer 3rd Class, U.S. Navy
• Charles "Chas" Street, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Air Force (Ret.)
• Robert Kasper, Captain, U.S. Navy
  • Judge Advocate General (JAG)

Ron DeSantis stands out as the only veteran on either side of the aisle in the 2024 presidential race. After watching the Twin Towers collapse in a terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, DeSantis felt called to serve. After graduating from Harvard Law School, he volunteered to join the US Navy and later volunteered to deploy to Iraq alongside SEAL Team One as a JAG officer. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service.

Veterans interested in joining the coalition or learning more can do so by clicking here.