U.S. Congressman Tim Walz is currently serving his third term with service on three committees including, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure and Veterans Affairs. Walz is one of nine House Members to serve on the Congressional-Executive Commission on China. Congressman Walz also maintains active leadership posts with the Congressional Rural Caucus and the National Guard and Reserve Caucus.

Walz enlisted in the Army National Guard at the young age of 17, and retired 24 years later as Command Sergeant Major. Before retiring, Walz served overseas with his battalion in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Walz is the highest ranking enlisted soldier ever to serve in Congress.Prior to his service Walz spent two years teaching high school in China as a part of the first government sanctioned groups of American educators to teach in China through a program at Harvard University.  

Walz will discuss his transition from military service to elected office, highlighting the experiences that have directed his extraordinary life of service. Congressman Walz will host a period of Q&A following his remarks.

 - This event is sponsored by the Veterans Campaign and the Defense Education Forum of ROA -  
Veterans Campaign, is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization housed at The George Washington University that trains veterans to run for public office. 
DEF is the non-partisan, nonprofit education arm of the Reserve Officers Association.