Having served 23 years in the U.S. Navy and Naval Reserves, Tom understands the sacrifices that those in the Armed Forces and their families have made to defend our nation’s freedoms. And as the last serving Vietnam War veteran in the U.S. Senate, Tom believes that we owe it to our veterans to ensure they have access to high-quality health care, a place to call home, the opportunity to obtain a world-class education, and the skills they need to have a successful life as a civilian.