From 1977 to 1981 , Webb worked on the staff of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs . During this time , he also represented veterans pro-bono . Webb taught at the Naval Academy and was criticized for a 1979 article published in '' Washingtonian '' magazine , titled " Women Ca n't Fight " ( see " 2006 Senate campaign " below ) . He attended the 1980 Republican National Convention in Detroit and led the Pledge of Allegiance in the opening session
1980 Republican National Convention
1980 Republican National Convention
Jim Webb