Former Yardley Navy Fighter Pilot Fermo Seeks Congressional Seat

Yardley PA

21 October, 2021

2:02 PM

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YARDLEY, PA — A former Navy fighter pilot from Yardley will seek a seat in Congress after Paul Fermo announced his intentions to seek the spot with the intention of bringing principled leadership back to Pennsylvania's First District. Fermo made the announcement on social media and said that he understands the challenges that residents are facing. Fermo, a Democrat, will join the list of candidates who will vie to unseat incumbent U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick. Bensalem resident Ashley Ehasz, who is also a veteran who is a former Army pilot and West Point graduate, announced her intention to seek the Congressional seat earlier this month. The First District represents all of Bucks County and a small portion of Montgomery County. Fermo cited his training and experience as a fighter pilot as proof that he can remain focused through any number of challenges. According to The Intelligencer, Fermo flew the F/A-18C "Hornet" and F/A-18E/F "Super Hornet" aircraft, which launched from U.S. aircraft carrierson combat missions during multiple tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. As a father, Navy veteran, & small business leader, I know firsthand the challenges we all face. I'm running for Congress because #PA01 is desperate for principled leaders with character to meet this moment, and I'm ready to do my part. I hope you'll join me. pic.twitter.com/mngJBwxYvn— Paul Fermo for Congress (@paulfermopa) October 21, 2021 "As a former Navy fighter pilot, I know first-hand how critical it is to stay oriented on the job," Fermo said in the announcement. "When you are moving at more than 500 knots in every direction, staying oriented to your surroundings and to the broader mission to winning the battle, or even winning the war. Too many American politicians have lost their orientation. "We have lost sight of the principles and values that make us show e are as Americans." Fermo does not hold political office, but the Intelligencer reported that he served in senior strategic roles in the Pentagon as a member of the staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and advised the Department of Defense's leaders on tactical aviation and maritime war-fighting requirements, according to the report. Now, the father of three children who said he has experience as a small-business owner wants to make life better for everyday Pennsylvanians living in Bucks County. "Battle lines have been drawn by blind party loyalty instead of what's best for the American people and it's costing us," Fermo said in his online announcement. "Hard-working Pennsylvanians are being bankrupted by medical emergencies. Our schools don't have the resources to support our kids, seniors are struggling to make ends meet, workers are struggling to live on minimum wage. Small businesses are struggling to survive. "We need good, principled leaders with character to meet this moment right now. .. I will not stand by and allow the American Dream fail."