American hero and U.S. Army veteran Sean Parnell announced Wednesday morning on "Fox and Friends" he will challenge Democratic Congressman Conor Lamb, also a veteran, for Pennsylvania's 17th congressional seat.
If you missed my announcement on @foxandfriends this morning, here it is. Also, don't forget to visit https://t.co/R7pQf1KHuT to find out how you can support my campaign! pic.twitter.com/E8lGe041MI
— Sean Parnell (@SeanParnellUSA) October 30, 2019
So many folks are asking how to donate & get in the fight with me. I love it!
— Sean Parnell (@SeanParnellUSA) October 30, 2019
Donate to my campaign here: https://t.co/T4Hti335Qg
Thank you and God bless! ????
From Parnell's newly launched campaign website:
Army Ranger, combat infantryman with the elite 10th Mountain Division, and veteran of 485 days of fierce fighting along the Afghan-Pakistan border, Captain Sean Parnell’s unique leadership skills welded his platoon into one of the most fierce and effective American fighting units in modern military history. Repeatedly outnumbered and outgunned by a foe whose avowed purpose was to overrun his platoon, Sean’s “Outlaws” battled furiously in the most rugged terrain on the planet—the towering Hindu Kush Mountains. Eighty-five percent of his platoon received Purple Hearts for wounds incurred in battle, but his men gave far more than they received. Outlaw Platoon killed over 350 enemy fighters in some of the biggest firefights of the Afghan War. His platoon remains one of the most decorated Army units since 9-11.
Sean was wounded in action on June 10, 2006 when his platoon was nearly overrun, for the first time, by a force that outnumbered them almost ten to one. Refusing to leave his men as they battled the enemy at point-blank range, Sean was knocked unconscious and wounded two more times during the firefight. Each time, he returned to his feet to lead his men again. His selfless example prompted one of his Soldiers to remark later, “Sean Parnell saved us all.”
After the June 10, 2006 battle, Sean continued to suffer from untreated head and neurological wounds. For weeks after, cerebral-spinal fluid leaked from his ears and nose while he continued to patrol with his men. His dedication to his men came at great personal cost: when he returned home following the 06 deployment, his wounds forced him from the army and he was medically discharged.
Sean retired a highly decorated Captain, and was awarded two Bronze Stars, one for Valor, and the Purple Heart.
The matchup is sure to be one of the most-watched as Republicans attempt to take back the House of Representatives in 2020.
Backyard brawl (I live in #pa17) as @SeanParnellUSA declares his candidacy to challenge @ConorLambPA for the pretty new western PA seat that Trump won in 2016. @kkondik moves seat from #safeD to #likelyD as this combat Veteran new-to-politics with deep union ties enters the race https://t.co/VEEl3J0dn4
— SalenaZito (@SalenaZito) October 30, 2019
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