Tim Sheehy chose military service out of deep patriotism and a drive to defend American values at the highest level. A 2008 Naval Academy graduate, he became the first Midshipman to complete both Army Special Operations training and Ranger School – proving his commitment to elite service. As a Navy SEAL team leader, he deployed to war zones like Iraq and Afghanistan, earning the Bronze Star with Valor and Purple Heart through dozens of combat engagements.
His military career reflected conservative ideals of duty and sacrifice. Sheehy volunteered for dangerous missions protecting national security interests worldwide, from counterterrorism operations to sensitive undersea missions. Even after being wounded in combat, he continued serving through reserve duty as a naval recruiter until 2019, demonstrating unwavering loyalty to developing future defenders of freedom.
Sheehy’s transition to founding Montana businesses like Bridger Aerospace – which created 200+ jobs – shows how he applies military discipline to strengthen American communities. His continued firefighting missions protecting Western states from wildfires prove he still lives by the warrior ethos: “Always forward, never back”. This lifelong pattern of service – from battlefield to Senate campaign – stems from his core belief that citizens must actively defend liberty rather than outsource it to career politicians.
