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Lt. Col. Allen West

Lt. Col. Allen West

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Allen B. West is a Christian constitutional conservative, combat veteran, and former member of the U.S. Congress. During his 22-year career in the United States Army, West served in several combat zones and received many honors including a Bronze Star. In November of 2010, West was elected to the United States Congress, representing Florida’s 22nd District. He is a NewsmaxTV Contributor, Senior Fellow of the Media Research Center, and an author. His latest book is We Can Overcome: An American Black Conservative Manifesto.

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Paying Respects to Our Nation’s Fallen Heroes

It’s more than a BBQ — Lieutenant Colonel Allen West reminds us of the true meaning of Memorial Day – it’s an opportunity to remember and respect the members of our armed forces who paid the ultimate price to defend the freedoms we enjoy in the United States.