Dan Green

Dan Green has served in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He earned a high school diploma from Vero Beach High School; a bachelor's degree from American University in 1998; a graduate degree from Florida State University in 1999; and a Ph.D. from George Washington University in 2012. His career experience includes working as a military officer.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

As the child of an Army veteran and a school teacher, Dan grew up in Indian River County learning about service, sacrifice, and solution-oriented leadership. Dan attended American University, Florida State University, and George Washington University with a focus on Political Science and International Relations.

Dan was working in the Pentagon on September 11th and experienced the devastating attack firsthand. The attack on our nation greatly impacted Dan and strengthened his resolve to serve his country. Dan joined the United States Navy, where he completed four tours throughout the Middle East and Central Asia. He also completed a civilian tour of duty to southern Afghanistan with the U.S. Department of State. Dan has earned the rank of Commander and has been selected for promotion to Captain.

While serving in Afghanistan and Iraq, Dan was attached to two SEAL Team deployments, including in Fallujah and southern Afghanistan; he also served in Baghdad and Kabul. His boots-on-the-ground experience has made him an expert in counterterrorism, foreign policy, and the toll of war on our brave veterans.

In 2019, Dan was appointed by President Trump as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy & Force Development at the U.S. Department of Defense. While in the Department of Defense, Dan played a pivotal role in our ongoing defense strategy and scenario planning.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Make America Affordable AgainRestoring Constitutional GovernmentBuild Peace Through Strength

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Reducing grocery and gas prices, reducing property insurance rates, balancing the budget and paying off the national debt, and having a strong military in order to ensure the peace.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

War Veterans Fund, SEAL PAC, U.S. Reps. Pfluger, Van Epps, Ellzey, McCormick, Downing, Harrigan, and Zinke.