Congressman Tony Gonzales is a dedicated patriot with twenty years of military experience. Abandoned by his father at the age of two months, Tony knew he had to work hard to get ahead in life. At the age of 18, he left high school to join the military and provide a path to success for himself and his family.
As a career cryptologist in the United States Navy, he rose to the highest enlisted rank of Master Chief Petty Officer for his support of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. With multiple deployments to the Middle East and Asia, Tony has firsthand experience about the security challenges that face our country and the international community at large.
Congressman Gonzales served our nation in the U.S. Navy for twenty years, retiring as a Master Chief Petty Officer, the highest enlisted ranking in the military. Because of this, he has a deep understanding of what our men and women in uniform need, whether it’s resources at home or overseas. He knows firsthand the sacrifices our active duty military and veterans have made. Serving them will always be a priority for him in Congress.