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Brendan Smialowski, Agence France-Presse
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44, Texas — 23, R
A United States Navy veteran, a trained cryptologist (deciphering coded messages) and father of 6 children. Born in San Antonio, Texas, he left high school early to join the U.S. Navy, where he served for 20 years and achieved the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer—a distinction earned by less than 1% of enlisted sailors. During his military career, Tony was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, gaining firsthand experience in global security operations. After retiring from the Navy, he transitioned into politics
“The family unit is at the heart of American society and thus must be supported with opportunities, not hand-outs.”
44, Utah — 1, R