1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Representative Keith Self gives you a view from the inside Congress. &amp;nbsp;He talks about the importance of taking a stand. &amp;nbsp;And the challenges leaders in Washington face. He also gives insight on why he has chosen to serve. Keith Self was born in a military hospital during his father’s service in the United States Army and was raised in Texas.&amp;nbsp; After graduation from High School in Amarillo, he accepted an appointment to The United States Military Academy at West Point, where he began a 25-year career of service to our country. Keith’s Army tours included Airborne Infantry Platoon Leader, Airborne Infantry Company&amp;nbsp;Commander, Special Forces Detachment Commander and Special Forces Company Commander.&amp;nbsp; His service took him to Europe, the Middle East, and the Pentagon, where he worked on the most sensitive military programs.&amp;nbsp; He deployed to Grenada, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraqi Freedom. During his career, Keith received the Master Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab, Special Forces Tab, and Joint Staff Badge.&amp;nbsp; He retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Upon retiring from the Army, Keith was elected County Judge in Collin County, TX, in 2006.&amp;nbsp; He served three consecutive terms before retiring in 2018. Keith and his wife Tracy have been happily married since his graduation from West Point.&amp;nbsp; They reside in McKinney, TX and are active members in their church and local community. FriedoNation http://friedonation.libsyn.com/podcast <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/27731916/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/157906209