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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Interview guest, Dan Green:

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.

Dan is a recipient of several honors, including the Secretary of Defense’s Medal for Outstanding Public Service (2021), the Office of the Secretary of Defense’s Exceptional Public Service Award (2009), the U.S. Department of State’s Superior Honor Award (2005), and the U.S. Army’s Superior Civilian Honor Award (2005).

Dan Green has never sat on the sidelines. He believes in hard work, resilience, and the rule of law. As our representative in Washington, Dan will continue to fight for the future of our country.

Awards and Accolades

Secretary of Defense’s Award for Outstanding Public Service.
Office of the Secretary of Defense Exceptional Public Service Award.
Personal Letter of Commendation, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Peter Pace.
Superior Honor Award, U.S. Department of State, Afghanistan.
Superior Civilian Honor Award, U.S. Army, Afghanistan.