Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Allen B. West is a Christian constitutional conservative, combat veteran, and former member of the U.S. Congress. During his 22-year career in the United States Army, West served in several combat zones and received many honors including a Bronze Star. In November of 2010, West was elected to the United States Congress, representing Florida’s 22nd District. He is a NewsmaxTV Contributor, Senior Fellow of the Media Research Center, and an author. His latest book is We Can Overcome: An American Black Conservative Manifesto.