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Col. Paul Cook (ret.) was elected to serve in the US House of Representatives in November 2012. He represents California’s 8th Congressional District which includes the high desert communities of San Bernardino County as well as Mono and Inyo counties. He currently serves on the House Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, and Veterans’ Affairs committees. An infantry officer who served with distinction in the United States Marine Corps and a veteran of the Vietnam War, Col. Cook’s military career spanned twenty-six years. His actions in combat earned him a number of honors, including two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star Medal with a V for valor. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1992 as a colonel.
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Mark Takano represents the people of Riverside, Moreno Valley, Jurupa Valley and Perris, all within Riverside County, in the United States Congress. He serves on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee and the House Science, Space and Technology Committee. With March Air Reserve Base located in his district, one of Rep. Takano’s top priorities is ensuring our Guardsmen, Reservists, and all other servicemembers and veterans have the resources and services they need to be successful in today’s workforce.