As one of 19 freshmen who have served our country in uniform in the 116th Congress, I’m honored to be part of the largest class of freshman veterans in a decade. Veterans bring a unique perspective and much-needed voice at the table in Congress.

U.S. Rep. Mark Green of Tennessee, who served in the 82nd Airborne, visited Fayetteville as the 9th Congressional District election got underway. Early voting started on Wednesday.

I recently came to North Carolina to support Dan Bishop’s campaign for Congress. While I was here in Fayetteville, I joined Dan for a roundtable with local veterans. I obviously supported him before I came — but by the time I left, I have no doubt that Dan Bishop is exactly who North Carolina’s veterans need in Congress.