Cory Mills is a combat veteran and defense contractor who brought his military and business background to Congress as a first-time candidate in 2022. The Army paratrooper served multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan before founding a defense manufacturing company that produces riot control munitions and other security equipment. Mills gained national attention during his campaign for his strong support of Second Amendment rights and America First policies, positioning himself as part of the new generation of veteran-lawmakers. His transition from the battlefield to the boardroom to the House floor reflects his focus on national security and conservative governance rooted in his military service.