Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., will serve on the Senate Armed Services Committee in the 115th Congress, he announced Monday.

“As a former lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, I am proud to be carrying on Michigan’s strong military tradition by joining the Senate Armed Services Committee,” Peters said in a statement. “Michigan helped build the Arsenal of Democracy that defeated tyranny in World War II, beginning a defense legacy that stretches into present day as Michigan airmen, soldiers, sailors and Marines are supporting the fight against ISIS.”