Derrick Van Orden

Biography

Derrick Van Orden is a retired United States Navy SEAL and Republican politician, serving as the U.S. representative for Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district since 2023. He is a decorated veteran of five combat deployments and was the longest serving enlisted member of the military in the history of Congress. Van Orden is also a bestselling author, actor, and frequent guest on national television and radio programs, known for roles in films such as Act of Valor and Surviving the Wild.