U.S. Representative Pat Ryan (NY-18) says he has been shaped by his years as a West Point cadet, living by their motto: “Duty, Honor, Country.” He ran for Congress in 2022 “to bring that ethos to Washington, where it’s desperately needed.”

A fifth-generation Hudson Valley native, Ryan attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he earned a degree in international relations. He went on to serve two combat tours in Iraq, earning a Bronze Star and the Combat Action Badge.

After leaving the military, Ryan attended Georgetown University, where he earned a master's degree in security studies. He later worked as a senior vice president at Dataminr, a tech company that uses artificial intelligence to detect and respond to emerging risks.