Public services in my blood. My grandfather was a firefighter. My parents were both police officers and my brother and I were e M. T s in high school. It didn't come as a surprise when I went to the Merchant Marine Academy and later served in the Navy and at NASA. After four spaceflights and 39 combat missions in Operation Desert Storm, I never expected to be running for office. Could I see the selfishness and fighting in Washington? I've got to step up and answer the call. Ah, Mark Kelly and I approve this message.