U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz received an honor from the National Guard Association of Florida for his public service.
Waltz, a Republican representing Flagler and Volusia counties, was presented the MG Ronald O. Harrison Distinguished Service Award from the National Guard during a ceremony Friday. The award is named after Harrison, who was the Adjutant General of the Florida National Guard in 1992. He led the detail until 2001.
The award acknowledges individuals for exceptional outstanding service or contributions to the National Guard over an extended period of time. Waltz serves on the U.S. House Armed Services Committee and is Chair of the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Waltz said he was humbled by the award.
"I am deeply honored to receive the MG Ronald O. Harrison Distinguished Service Award and to be recognized by the National Guard Association of Florida. The work that the National Guard Association of Florida does to fight for its members is invaluable, and I am thankful to have played a part in supporting those who serve our great state and country," Waltz said. "Having served 22 years in the National Guard and 5 years in the U.S. Army, I am immensely proud to continue advocating for those who wear the uniform and protect our freedoms."
Waltz was joined at the ceremony by David Scott, a retired astronaut and U.S. Air Force colonel, who flew missions on Gemini 8, Apollo 9, and was Spacecraft Commander on Apollo 15. Scott was also promoted to honorary Brigadier General.
Waltz is in a reelection campaign this year. He just clinched the Republican nomination for the congressional seat Tuesday when he handily defeated fellow Republican John Grow. Scott has held the seat since 2018 and moves on to the General Election on Nov. 5 as he faces Democrat John David Stockton III.
Waltz has close ties to the military. Beyond his service in the National Guard he was a Green Beret in the U.S. Army and is the first Green Beret to serve in Congress.
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