Special Operations Speaks, a national group of veterans and patriots, endorsed Grooms Tuesday.

Said Col. Dick Brauer, Jr., USAF (Ret.) of the group: "State Sen. Larry Grooms will be an ally to our men and women in the military and a powerful advocate for American strength abroad. We urge all those in South Carolina's First District who want a Representative who will respect the public trust and tirelessly defend our Constitution to join us in supporting Larry Grooms for Congress."