FAIRFIELD -
Anthony Woods is running for Congress, but the 29-year-old isn't your typical candidate. He was forced to leave a promising career in the Army after challenging the military's "Don't ask, don't tell" policy. Woods was honorably discharged after he came out in 2008.
"I just reached a point where I don't believe in lying," said Woods at his Fairfield campaign headquarters. "If you're serving in the military, you should be able to do so in a way that's honorable. I don't believe I should have continued to serve in silence in that way."
At a time when the military is having a hard time recruiting, Woods says we shouldn't turn away qualified people who are well-trained.
"I'm a firm believer that any able bodied American that wants to serve their country, especially in a time of war, should be allowed to do so."
Woods, who was born and raised on Travis Air Force Base, received his masters from Harvard University. He served two tours of duty in Iraq and was an Army captain.
He may not have a long resume of political experience, but Woods says his personal experiences make him more than qualified.
"I grew up without health insurance. I had to struggle for a quality education. I fought twice in a war that I disagreed with for my country. These are times when we need leaders who are going to step up who've actually experienced these things first hand," said Woods.
"I just reached a point where I don't believe in lying," said Woods at his Fairfield campaign headquarters. "If you're serving in the military, you should be able to do so in a way that's honorable. I don't believe I should have continued to serve in silence in that way."
At a time when the military is having a hard time recruiting, Woods says we shouldn't turn away qualified people who are well-trained.
"I'm a firm believer that any able bodied American that wants to serve their country, especially in a time of war, should be allowed to do so."
Woods, who was born and raised on Travis Air Force Base, received his masters from Harvard University. He served two tours of duty in Iraq and was an Army captain.
He may not have a long resume of political experience, but Woods says his personal experiences make him more than qualified.
"I grew up without health insurance. I had to struggle for a quality education. I fought twice in a war that I disagreed with for my country. These are times when we need leaders who are going to step up who've actually experienced these things first hand," said Woods.
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