Mike Waltz

Awards & Honours

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Waltz's military service is the cornerstone of his honors. He earned four Bronze Stars, two with valor, for combat operations in Afghanistan and Africa. He is a Distinguished Military Graduate from the Virginia Military Institute. His defense contracting firm Metis Solutions was listed on the Inc. 500, marking a rare blend of military and business achievement. He is also the first Green Beret to serve in Congress, a distinction that underscores his unique path from special operations to politics.

AwardsWaltz was awarded the Bronze Star Medal four times, including two for valor in combat, for his service in Afghanistan and Africa as a Green Beret. He was also recognized as a Distinguished Military Graduate upon commissioning from the Virginia Military Institute.

Honours & Distinctions

Distinguished Military Graduate

Virginia Military Institute·1996

Honored upon commissioning for academic and military excellence.

Inc. 500 Listing

Inc. Magazine·Pre-2018

Metis Solutions ranked among the fastest-growing private companies in America.

First Green Beret Elected to Congress

U.S. House of Representatives·2018

Historic first for the special forces community.

Records & Feats

First Green Beret elected to U.S. Congress

Historic First·2018

Waltz is the first former Green Beret to serve in the House of Representatives.

Second shortest tenure as non-acting National Security Advisor

Career Milestone·2025

Served only 101 days, second only to Michael Flynn's 24 days.