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John James: “I flew 750 hours combat and Operation Iraqi Freedom.”

Featuring: John James, Republican | U.S. House, Michigan, District 10

In Focus Michigan Gubernatorial Candidates

Published August 16, 2026 | Video Starts at 11:33

Well, I've always had a passion for service, the reason why I went to the military. I graduated from West Point 2004, became a Ranger qualified Apache pilot. I flew 750 hours combat and Operation Iraqi Freedom. And I came back to join my family's business after the Great Recession. It's an automotive logistics company headquartered in Detroit. (11:33–11:37)

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