Hunter was an LT in the US Army, 69-71, and served in Vietnam, Airborne and Rangers. That was a job with plenty of tests, and a high mortality rate as well. Prior to the recent elections, he was Chair of the House Armed Services Committee, where hard decisions and lots of leadership is required.
I just went to his site, and discovered he's been endorsed by BG Chuck Yeager, USAF(ret), who is now a very vigorous 84 or so. That, along with what I already knew about him, is enough for me, he'd got my primary vote. (And unlike most politicos, he has an offspring currently serving in the military, a son in the Marines with two tours, so far, under his belt)
Yes, I read about his record in Vietnam and his chairmanship.
I am very happy he is in Congress.
Be sure to donate a lot of money to his campaign and make up flyers to pass out, as I don't have the time or money this time around to support even someone I thought had a chance of winning.