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Doug Heckman, who was the Democratic challenger to Rep. John Linder last year, has sent out a curious press release touting his volunteering to return to Iraq for military service. Heckman, who has served a pair of tours overseas, also commented on the number of elected officials with combat service ...

I came back from Iraq in 2007 determined to bring a problem solving philosophy to our government. We have kicked the can down the road on so many issues and I was determined to try to do my part to change that trend. There is a constant need for fresh ideas and new people in government. Too many politicians get caught up in retaining their job instead of doing what the people elected them to do.

The percentage of politicians with military experience is at an all-time low in Washington. We need more combat veterans in government.

Arguably, Heckman is setting himself up for another run at something.

And, while I completely appreciate and value his service to the country, this just flat-out strikes me as rather odd. A lot of brave folks volunteer to go to Iraq or Afghanistan and don't send out press releases on it.