Rubio Campaign Press Release - Marco Rubio Just Rolled Out a Coalition of South Carolina Veterans Supporting Him

February 10, 2016

Team Marco just announced a coalition of South Carolina veterans supporting his campaign.

Marco has shown the knowledge, experience, and vision to strengthen America's military, give veterans the care they deserve, and keep our country safe. Veterans know Marco is the right person to be the next commander-in-chief.

The South Carolina Veterans for Marco Chairman and both Co-Chairs released a joint statement:

Marco Rubio's superior judgment on national security matters makes him the right choice for commander-in-chief. As a member of the Select Committee on Intelligence, Marco has a deep understanding of the threats we face. He knows the world is a safer place when America has the strongest military and the knowledge of how and when to best use it. After 7 years of Barack Obama weakening our national security, we do not need a Republican president who brags about voting to cut defense spending. We need Marco Rubio in the Oval Office to rebuild our armed forces and restore America's leadership in an increasingly troubled world.

Here's the full list of South Carolina veterans in the coalition.

South Carolina Veterans for Marco Chairman
Steven Siegfried — MG (Ret) — United States Army

South Carolina Veterans for Marco Co-Chairs
David Shimp — RADM (R) — United States Navy
James H. Flatley III — RADM (R) — United States Navy

South Carolina Veterans for Marco
Jim Agostini — CPT, USC Ranger — United States Army
Michael Autry — SFC (R) — United Stated Army
Bob Barnwell — MAJ (R) — United States Army
Willis H. (Denny) Burroughs — COL (R) — United States Army
Richard Cottingham — CPT CEC (R) — United States Navy
Steven Diaz — CPL (R) — United States Marine Corps
John E. Parker II — LT COL (R) — United States Marine Corps
Marlin Fry — CPL (R) — United States Marine Corps
Todd Garrett — Marine/ CC School Board, MAJ — United States Marine Corps
James J. Galluzzo III — LT COL (R) Bronze Star — United States Army
Phil Kessack — CPT, Distinguished Veteran — United States Marine Corps
Jim Lecher — LT COL (R) — United States Army
Bill Littlejohn — PO3 (R) — United States Navy
Jordan Morales — CPL (R) — United States Air Force
David Raad — US Army (R) — United States Army
Alan Trawick — 1SG (R) — United States Army
Steven Watkins — COL (R) — United States Army