Navy Fighter Pilot Mike Garcia Raises Over $1 Million in Bid for Congress

Mike Garcia shaking hands at an outdoor event.

Former California GOP Chairman Frank Visco and Local Law Enforcement Also Lend Support to Garcia This week, former Navy Fighter Pilot Mike Garcia surged past the $1 million raised mark in his campaign for California’s 25th Congressional District. The amount has been raised from over 7,000 donors making Mike Garcia the leading GOP fundraiser in […]

Who is Mike Garcia? Chapter 7 | The Family Man

Mike Garcia with sons Jett and Preston kissing his on the cheek.

Here is the seventh chapter in a series that will let you get to understand who I am a little better: Chapter 7: The Family Man There is nothing that brings a smile to my face more than my perfect little family. Of all the chapters in my life, being called a husband and a […]

Who is Mike Garcia? Chapter 6 | The Candidate

Mike Garcia standing next to wife Rebecca talking to a small child and supporters.

Here is the sixth chapter in a series that will let you get to understand who I am a little better: Chapter 6: The Candidate I’ve been called a lot of things in my life (some not suitable to repeat): Midshipman, Lieutenant Commander, Naval Aviator, Capture Lead, executive, son, father, husband and daddy. “Candidate” was […]

Who is Mike Garcia? Chapter 5 | The Businessman

Mike Garcia speaking at Red Talk with the red sign behind him.

Here is the fifth chapter in a series that will let you get to understand who I am a little better: Chapter 5: The Businessman (2002-Present) On the campaign trail, most people focus on the Naval Aviation part of my resume, but I am very proud of my business experience outside of the Navy as […]

Who is Mike Garcia? Chapter 4 | The Tip of the Spear

Mike Garcia in uniform walking in front of a Navy jet.

Here is the fourth chapter in a series that will let you get to understand who I am a little better: Chapter 4: The Tip of the Spear (2001-2009) By the time I arrived at Naval Air Station Lemoore in March of 2001, I was a qualified Naval Aviator. After 2 years and $3,000,000 of […]

Who is Mike Garcia? Chapter 3 | Time to Fly

Red and white navy jet taking off.

Here is the third chapter in a series that will let you get to understand who I am a little better: Chapter 3: Time to Fly! (1999-2001) From 1999 until 2009, I had the privilege of wearing steel-tipped boots and a helmet at work everyday serving my country as a Naval Aviator. My journey as […]

National Veterans Group Endorses Navy Fighter Pilot Mike Garcia for Congress

Mike Garcia in uniform posing in front of a red and white jet.

War Veterans Fund PAC selects Garcia as one of only six candidates to support On Tuesday, January 14, The War Veterans Fund PAC endorsed former U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot Mike Garcia for Congress. Garcia was chosen to be one of only six candidates nationwide the group will support. The War Veterans Fund PAC “is dedicated […]

Who is Mike Garcia? Chapter 2 | Getting Schooled

Mike Garcia in white dress uniform posing with John McCain.

Here is the second chapter in a series that will let you get to understand who I am a little better: “Getting Schooled” (1994-2001) At the age of 17, I began my application for the United States Naval Academy. The admissions process for Annapolis is grueling and includes several written portions, a number of physicals at a DoD hospital, […]