A 1997 Naval Academy graduate, Rep. Elaine Luria served in the Navy for 20 years, was stationed aboard six ships as a nuclear-trained surface warfare officer and retired as a commander. Luria was one of the first women in the Navy’s nuclear power program and among the first women to serve the entirety of her career on combatant ships. She was elected to Congress in 2018, and served until 2022 on various House committees.

Last Updated: 29 March 2023