Rep. Joe Wilson and challenger Rob Miller are a generation apart in age, but both have strong military backgrounds,
Wilson
Age: 60
Birthplace: Charleston
Home: Lexington
Family: Wife, Roxanne; Sons Alan, Addison, Julian, Hunter
Military Service: SC National Guard, 1975-2001; Army Reserves, 1972-75
Party: Republican
Religion: Presbyterian
Political experience: US House, 2001-present; SC Senate, 1985-2001
Other experience: Lawyer, 1972-2001
Miller
Age: 33
Birthplace: Charleston
Home: Ladys Island
Family: Wife, Shane; Son, Robert Jr.
Military Service: Marine Corps, 1995-2008; Iraq war tours, 2003 and 2004
Party: Democratic
Religion: Presbyterian
Political experience: None
Other experience: Owner, Recruit's Depot, Beaufort
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