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Introduction As a veteran, it is my honor and privilege to share with you this latest edition of In Service To Our Country . Virginia is proudly home to nearly 700,000 military veterans—one of the largest percentages of veterans per population of any state. Of these, many of these veterans continue to serve our Commonwealth in the Executive and Legislative branches of our state government. In this booklet are brief profiles of these men and women, their service history and in what positions they women while in uniform carries on in their unselfish service to their fellow citizens as does their personal understanding of the importance of Virginia’s veterans and families to the economic and social well-being of all. On behalf of the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, our Commonwealth and our Nation, please join me in recognizing and extending our gratitude to these dedicated public servants for their continued efforts to ensure that Virginia remains the most veteran-friendly state in America. Daniel Gade, Ph. D. Commissioner serve today. The sense of duty instilled in each of these men and

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The first edition of this special publication was over two decades ago, and now this fifth edition is completed in 2023. None of these would have been possible without the support of the staff of the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, an agency led by veterans whom we salute for their service to these United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Contents Special Salute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Department of Veterans Services . . . . . . . . 3 Lieutenant Governor & Governor’s Cabinet . . . . . . . . .4 Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 General Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Images of Those In Service to Our Country . . . .14 140 DVS Employees who served . . . . . . . .25

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Department of Veterans Services Gade, Daniel Commissioner 101 North 14th Street, 17th Floor Richmond VA 23219 P 804.840.8548 Daniel.Gade@dvs.virginia.gov

dvs.virginia.gov Spouse: Wendy

Branch and Time of Service United States Army (1992-2017) Ranger, Airborne, Air Assault Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel

Awards and Decorations Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Purple Heart (2)

Combs, Steven J . Chief Deputy Commissioner 101 North 14th Street, 17th Floor Richmond VA 23219 P 804.221.3602 Steven.Combs@dvs.virginia.gov Spouse: Brigitte

Branch and Time of Service United States Air Force (1990-2000) Highest Rank: Captain Walker, Annie Deputy Commissioner

101 North 14th Street, 17th Floor Richmond VA 23219 P 804.840.5551 Annie.Walker@dvs.virginia.gov Spouse: Michael

Branch and Time of Service United States Army (1982-1997) Highest Rank: Sergeant First Class

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Earle-Sears, Winsome ( R -Lt. Governor of Virginia) Oliver Hill Building P.O. Box 1195 Richmond, VA 23218

P 804.786.078 • ltgov.virginia.gov Birthday 3/11; Spouse: Terence

Branch and Time of Service United States Marine Corps (1983-1986)

Highest Rank: Corporal Awards and Decorations Meritorious Graduate, US Marine Corps Boot Camp Good Conduct Medal Meritorious Mast Governor’s Cabinet

Crenshaw, Craig Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs Patrick Henry Building 1111 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 P 804.225.3826

Branch and Time of Service United States Marine Corps (1984-2019) Highest Rank: Major General Pak, Jason

Deputy Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs

Patrick Henry Building 1111 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 P 804.225.3826 Birthday 2/13

Branch and Time of Service US Military Academy (2007-2011) US Army (active) (2011-2014) Highest Rank: Captain Awards and Decorations Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 2 Campaign Stars Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart National Defense Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Army Service Ribbon Overseas Service Ribbon

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Ranger Tab Combat Action Badge Parachutist Badge Honorable Order of Saint Barbara Department of General Services Damico, Joe Director 1100 Bank Street • Suite 420 Richmond, VA 23219

P 804.371.7724 dgs.virginia.gov Birthday: 7/19; Spouse: Maria

Branch and Time of Service Officer, U.S. Army Medical Service Corps Active: (1986–1989)

Reserve: (1989–1996) Highest Rank: Captain Awards and Decorations Expert Field Medical Badge Airborne

Army Commendation Medal Army Achievement Medal Department of Military Affairs

Williams, Timothy P. Virginia National Guard Major General Adjutant General

Birthday: 3/29; Spouse: Cheryl Branch and Time of Service Operation Iraqi Freedom (2007)

Operation Noble Eagle (2003) Civilian Director of Training, Support and Doctrine at the Combined Arms Support Command at Fort Lee, Virginia Department of the Army Field Artillery Battery and Battalion, Commander

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329th Regional Support Group in Virginia Beach, Commander Transition to Virginia National Guard (1990) 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in Fort Bliss, Texas Virginia Tech Army ROTC, commissioned as Field Artillery Officer (1985) Awards and Decorations Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster) Army Commendation Medal (with 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster) Army Achievement Medal (with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters) Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters) National Defense Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star) Iraqi Campaign Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star) Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Bronze Hourglass “M” Device and Numeral 2) Army Service Ribbon Parachutist Badge Air Assault Badge Combat Service Identification Badge Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Bronze Hourglass, “M” Device and Numeral 2) Army Service Ribbon

Parachutist Badge Air Assault Badge Combat Service Identification Badge Department of Taxation

Burns, Craig M. Tax Commissioner

P 804.786.3332 tax.virginia.gov Branch and Time of Service U.S. Navy (1977-1981) U.S. Naval Reserve (1981-2002) Highest Rank: Senior Chief Petty Officer

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Employment Commission Ryan, Jeffrey Chief Deputy Commissioner

703 East Main Street Richmond, VA 23219 P 804.367.1100 Birthday: 2/9; Spouse: Trish

Branch and Time of Service United States Air Force (1995-1999) United States Air Force Reserves (2000-2002) Virginia Air National Guard (2002-2019) Highest Rank: Brigadier General Awards and Decorations Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters) Air Force Commendation Medal Air Force Achievement Medal Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster) National Defense Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters)

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Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border Air Force Longevity Service Armed Forces Reserve Medal

Air Force Training Ribbon Veterans Organizations VFW (Lifetime member) NGAUS (National Guard Association) Motor Vehicle Dealer Board Childress, William R. Executive Director 2201 West Broad Street • Suite 104 Richmond, VA 23220 P 804.367.1100; Spouse: Sherrie Branch and Time of Service United States Air Force (1982-1992) Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (E-6) Awards and Decorations Air Force Commendation Medal (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters)

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Air Force Good Conduct Medal (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters) National Defense Service Medal Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon Air Force Longevity Service Award

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Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation Stolle, Robert J . “Bob” President & CEO

2214 Rock Hill Road • Suite 600 Herndon, VA 20170 P 804.240.0273 Birthday: 11/12; Spouse: Robin

Branch and Time of Service U.S. Navy Active Duty: 1978-1985 Active Reserves: 1985-2000 Highest Rank: Commander (0-5) Awards and Decorations U.S. Naval Aviator, Aircraft Commander, Mission Commander, Instructor Pilot Retired as Commander (05) Veterans Organizations U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Tailhook Association Virginia National Guard Senior Leaders Commanding General, 29th Infantry Division John M. Rhodes, Major General Virginia National Guard Air Component Commander Catherine M. Jumper, Brigadier General Assistant Adjutant General for Army Strategic Initiatives Doyle Gillis Jr., Brigadier General Director of Staff – Virginia Air National Guard David Lands, Colonel Virginia Army Guard Command Sergeant Major Irving Reed Jr., Command Sergeant Major Sec. of Veterans & Defense Affairs Craig Crenshaw Deputy Commanding General – Operations, 29th Infantry Division Joseph DiNonno, Brigadier General Commanding General, Virginia Defense Force Justin P. Carlitti, Sr., Brigadier General (Va.) Director of the Virginia National Guard Joint Staff James W. Ring, Brigadier General Virginia National Guard State Command Chief Warrant Officer John D. Calley, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Virginia Air Guard State Commander Chief Master Sergeant Acting VNG Senior Enlisted Leader Kelly B. Reich, Command Chief Master Sergeant The Adjutant General of Virginia Timothy P. Williams, Major General Virginia National Guard Land Component Commander K. Weedon Gallagher, Brigadier General Assistant Adjutant General for Air Strategic Initiatives Bryan E. Salmon, Brigadier General Chief of Staff, Virginia Army National Guard Todd H. Hubbard, Colonel Command Sergeant Major, 29th Infantry Division Daryl Plude, Command Sergeant Major

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The General Assembly Ballard, Jason ( R -12th) Seniority in the House: 82

Giles, Radford; Part of Montgomery and Pulaski Pocahontas 804.698.1012 • Room E212 P.O. Box 431 • Pearisburg, VA 24134 P 540.787.5011 DelJBallard@house.virginia.gov Birthday: 12/27; Spouse: Catherine

Branch and Time of Service U.S. Army Active Duty (2005-2016) U.S. Army Reserves (2016-currently serving) Operation Enduring Freedom (2006-2007) Operation Iraqi Freedom (2008-2009) Joint Special Operations Task Force – Forward (2014)

Operation Gallant Phoenix (2016) Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel Awards and Decorations Bronze Star

Iraqi Campaign Medal –2 campaign stars Afghan Campaign Medal –2 campaign stars Pathfinder Badge Airborne Badge Air Assault Badge Meritorious Service Medal x 4 Joint Service Commendation Medal Joint Service Achievement Medal Army Achievement Medal NATO Medal Overseas Service Ribbon Global War on Terrorism Medal –Expeditionary Global War on Terrorism Medal –Service German Armed Forces Badge of Military Proficiency Army Lawyer of the Year (2011-2012) Veterans Organizations Life Member, Night Stalker Association Life Member, Tier I Bar Association (TOBA) Life Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Life Member, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Member, American Legion

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Bell, John ( D -13th ) Seniority in the Senate: 36

House of Delegates: (2016-2020) Part of Loudoun and Prince William Pocahontas 804.698.7513 • Room E522 P.O. Box 223822 Chantilly, VA 20153 P 571.367.9080

District13@senate.virginia.gov Birthday: 1/29; Spouse: Margaret

Branch and Time of Service United States Air Force (1981-2007) Highest Rank: Major Awards and Decorations Meritorious Service Medal (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters) Air Force Commendation Medal (with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters) Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters) Air Force Organizational Excellence Award National Defense Service Medal with 1 Service Star Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Air Force Overseas Ribbon Short and Long Air Force Longevity Service (with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters), USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon Air Force Training Ribbon Distinguished Gradate, Officer Training School Distinguished Graduate of Squadron Officer School U.S. Air Force’s 2006 Outstanding Contributor to Financial Management and Comptrollership Veterans Organizations American Society of Military Comptrollers Air Force Association Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Campbell, Jeffrey L. ( R -6th) Seniority in the House: 38 Carroll and Wythe; Part of Smyth

Pocahontas 804.698.1006 • RoomW229 P.O. Box 986 • Marion, VA 24354 P 276.227.0247 • F 276.783.8198 DelJCampbell@house.virginia.gov Birthday: 9/17; Spouse: Carie

Branch and Time of Service Army Reserve (1993-2001) Highest Rank: Specialist

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Cherry, Mike A. ( R -66th) Seniority in the House: 84

Colonial Heights; Part of Chesterfield Pocahontas 804.698.1066 • RoomW431 P.O. Box 1146 Colonial Heights, VA 23834 DelMCherry@house.virginia.gov Birthday: 2/8; Spouse: Teresa

Branch and Time of Service Air Force (1991-2011) Highest Rank: Master Sergeant

Awards and Decorations Meritorious Service Medal

Cordoza, A.C . ( R -91st) Seniority in the House: 90

Poquoson; Part of Hampton and York Pocahontas 804.698.1091 • Room E423 P.O. Box 14545 • Newport News, VA 23608 P 757.241.1321 DelACCordoza@house.virginia.gov Birthday: 12/15

Branch and Time of Service United States Air Force (2013-2016) Highest Rank: Airman 1st Class Awards and Decorations Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Cosgrove, John A. ( R -14th) Seniority in the Senate: 22 House of Delegates: (2002-2013)

Part of Chesapeake, Franklin City, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Southampton, Suffolk and Virginia Beach Pocahontas 804.698.7514 • Room E607 P.O. Box 15483 • Chesapeake, VA 23328 P 757.547.3422 District14@senate.virginia.gov Birthday: 6/7; Spouse: Sue

Branch and Time of Service United States Naval Reserve (1987-1998) Highest Rank: Lieutenant Commander (O-4) Veterans Organizations Military Officers Association of America American Legion

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DeSteph, Bill ( R -8th) Seniority in the Senate: 25 House of Delegates: (2014-2016) Part of Virginia Beach GAB 804.698.7508 • Room E608 588 Central Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23454 P 757.321.8180 District08@senate.virginia.gov Birthday: 10/28

Branch and Time of Service United States Navy

Special Warfare Intelligence Officer (1982-2004) Highest Rank: Naval Special-Warfare Intelligence Officer Edwards, John S . ( D -21st)

Seniority in the Senate: 7 Giles and Roanoke City,

Part of Montgomery and Roanoke County Pocahontas 804.698.7521 • Room E506 P.O. Box 1179 Roanoke, VA 24006-1179 P 540.985.8690 • F 540.345.9950 District21@senate.virginia.gov johnedwardsva.com Birthday: 10/6; Spouse: Cathye

Branch and Time of Service United States Marine Corps (1971-1973) Highest Rank: Captain Awards and Decorations National Defense Service Medal Boards and Commissions Former Chairman, Virginia War Memorial Board Veterans Organizations American Legion

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Freitas, Nicholas J . ( R -30th) Seniority in the House: 46 Orange and Madison; Part of Culpeper County Pocahontas 804.698.1030 • RoomW436 P.O. Box 693 • Culpeper, VA 22701 P 540.222.7706 DelNFreitas@house.virginia.gov Birthday: 8/29; Spouse: Tina

Branch and Time of Service Army National Guard (1997-1998) Army (1998-2009) Army National Guard (2009-2010) Highest Rank: Sergeant First Class (SFC-E7)

Awards and Decorations Bronze Star (2nd Award)

Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award) Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award) Iraq Service Medal (2 Tours) Army Good Conduct (3rd Award)

NCO Development (3rd) Korean Defense Medal Global War on Terrorism Army Service Special Forces Tab Ranger Tab Army Sniper B4

Combat Infantryman’s Badge Expert Infantryman’s Badge Airborne Wings (Basic) Air Assault Wings Canadian Airborne Wings

Korean Airborne Wings Veterans Organizations VFW-Post 2524 Burton-Hammond American Legion-Post 330 Special Forces Association-Chapter 90 Green Beret Foundation

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Glass, Jackie ( D -89th ) Seniority in the House: 98 Part of Norfolk Pocahontas 804.698.1089 • RoomW226 P.O. Box 99071 Norfolk, VA 23509 P 757.797.5734

DelJGlass@house.virginia.gov Birthday: 3/6; Spouse: Doran

Branch and Time of Service U.S. Navy (2002-2013) Highest Rank:

First Class Petty Officer (E-6/CTT1) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Awards Decorations Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal (5) Navy Unit Commendation Meritorious Unit Commendation Navy “E” Ribbon (2) Good Conduct Medal (3) National Defense Service Medal Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terror Service Medal Sea Service Deployment Medal (2) Sharpshooter Ribbon Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Information Dominance Warfare Specialist Master Training Specialist Veterans Organizations Sea Service Leadership Association, Member NAACP Armed Forces & Veteran, Chair Other Information Armed Sentry Security Reaction Force Navy Security Force Instructor of the Year (2)

Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. ( R -24th) Seniority in the Senate: 5 House of Delegates: (1983-1992) Augusta, Greene, Madison, Staunton and Waynesboro; Part of Culpeper and Rockingham Pocahontas 804.698.7524 • Room E507 P.O. Box 2 Mount Solon, VA 22843-0002 P 540.885.6898

District24@senate.virginia.gov Birthday: 8/2; Spouse: Sharon

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Branch and Time of Service Virginia Army National Guard (1972-1983) Highest Rank: Captain

Helmer, Dan I. ( D -40th) Seniority in the House: 65

Part of Fairfax County and Prince William Pocahontas 804.698.1040 • Room E426 P.O. Box 7267 Fairfax Station, VA 22039 P 571.445.0251

DelDHelmer@house.virginia.gov Birthday: 9/27; Spouse: Karen

Branch and Time of Service United States Army Active Duty (1999-2014) Army Reserve (2015-Present) Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel Awards and Decorations Bronze Star Medal Defense Meritorious Service Medal Joint Service Commendation Medal (2nd Award) Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) Joint Service Achievement Medal Army Achievement Medal National Defense Service Medal Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Meda Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Army Service Ribbon Overseas Service Ribbon (3rd Award) NATO Medal Parachutist Badge

Jenkins, Clint L. ( D -76th) Seniority in the House: 79 Part of Chesapeake and Suffolk Pocahontas 804.698.1076 900 East Main Street Richmond, VA, 23218 RoomW428 DelCJenkins@house.virginia.gov P.O. Box 4305 Suffolk, VA 23439 P: 757.809.0214 Birthday: 9/18; Spouse: Karen

Branch and Time of Service United States Army (1981-1983) Highest Rank: PFC Veterans Organizations DAV

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McGuire, John ( R -56th) Seniority in the House: 57 Louisa; Part of Goochland, Henrico and Spotsylvania Pocahontas 804.698.1056 • Room E213 11357 Nuckols Road #156 Glen Allen, VA 23059 P 804.389.8601 DelJMcGuire@house.virginia.gov Birthday: 8/24; Spouse: Tracy

Branch and Time of Service United States Navy (1988-1998) Highest Rank: GMG1 (SEAL) E-6 First Class Petty Officer Awards and Decorations

5326 US Navy SEAL Scout Sniper Instructor Veterans Organizations VFW (Life Member) American Legion UDT SEAL Association (life member)

Pillion, Todd E. ( R -40th) Seniority in the Senate: 35 House of Delegates: (2014-2020) Grayson, Lee, Scott, Washington, Bristol; Part of Smyth, Wise and Wythe Pocahontas 804.698.7540 • Room E616 851 French Moore Jr. Boulevard • Suite 178 Abingdon, VA 24210 P 276.220.1209 district40@senate.virginia.gov toddpillion.com Birthday: 11/1; Spouse: Amanda

Branch and Time of Service Virginia Army National Guard (2001-2009) Operation Iraqi Freedom (2005) Highest Rank: Major

Reid, David ( D -32nd) Seniority in the House: 61 Part of Loudoun Pocahontas 804.698.1032 • Room E305 P.O. Box 4132 Ashburn, VA 20148 P 703.662.1395

DelDReid@house.virginia.gov Birthday: 1/14; Spouse: Barbara

Branch and Time of Service USNR (February 1988-July 2011) Highest Rank: Commander O-5

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Awards and Decorations Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal (1997, 2003, 2005) Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal (1997) National Defense Service Medal Director of Central Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation

Expert Rifleman Medal Expert Pistol Shot Medal

Reeves, Bryce E. ( R -17th) Seniority in the Senate: 20 Orange and Fredericksburg; Part of Albemarle, Culpeper, Louisa and Spotsylvania Pocahontas 804.698.7517 • Room E521 P.O. Box 7021 Fredericksburg, VA 22404 P 540.645.8440 District17@senate.virginia.gov brycereeves.com Birthday: 11/28; Spouse: Anne

Branch and Time of Service United States Army (1989-2002) Ranger, Airborne Highest Rank: Captain, U.S. Army Infantry Boards and Commissions Board of Veterans Services Co-Chair Military and Veterans Caucus

Virginia Military Advisory Council Commission on Military Installations and Defense Activities

Ruff, Frank M., Jr. ( R -15th) Seniority in the Senate: 8 House of Delegates: (1994-2000)

Charlotte, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg and Nottoway; Part of Brunswick, Campbell, Danville, Dinwiddie, Halifax, Pittsylvania and Prince George Pocahontas 804.698.7515 • Room E505 P.O. Box 332 • Clarksville, VA 23927 P 434.374.5129 District15@senate.virginia.gov senatorfrankruff.com Birthday: 9/22; Spouse: Jessica

Branch and Time of Service United States Army Reserves (1970-1976) Highest Rank: Specialist 4th Class Boards and Commissions Virginia WWI and WWII Commemoration Commission

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Saslaw, Richard L. ( D -35th) Seniority in the Senate: 1

House of Delegates: (1976-1980) Falls Church; Part of Alexandria and Fairfax County Pocahontas 804.698.7535 • Room E602 P.O. Box 1856 Springfield, VA 22151-0856 P 703.978.0200 • F 703.978.3032

District35@senate.virginia.gov Birthday: 2/5; Spouse: Eleanor

Branch and Time of Service United States Army (1958-1960) Highest Rank: PFC

Scott , Jr., Don ( D -80th) Seniority in the House: 76 Part of Portsmouth Pocahontas 804.698.1080 • Room E319 355 Crawford Street • Suite 704 Portsmouth, VA 23704 P 757.966.5086

DelDScott@house.virginia.gov Birthday: 3/5; Spouse: Mellanda

Branch and Time of Service U.S. Navy (Active): Retired 1990 Highest Rank: Lieutenant Junior Grade

Veterans Organizations Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion

Simon, Marcus ( D -53rd) Seniority in the House: 40 Falls Church; Part of Fairfax County Pocahontas 804.698.1053 • RoomW427 P.O. Box 958 • Falls Church, VA 22040 P 571.327.0053

DelMSimon@house.virginia.gov Birthday: 7/1; Spouse: Rachel

Branch and Time of Service USA Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG) (2000-2003) Highest Rank: Captain Boards and Commissions Virginia WWI and WWII Commemoration Commission

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Stuart , Richard H. ( R -28th) Seniority in the Senate: 16 Part of King George, Prince William, Spotsylvania, Stafford and Westmoreland Pocahontas 804.698.7528 • Room E611 P.O. Box 1146 • Montross, VA 22520 P 804.493.8892 District28@senate.virginia.gov Birthday: 1/6; Spouse: Lisa

Branch and Time of Service United States Marine Corps Reserve (1984-1992) Highest Rank: Corporal Wiley, William D. “Bill” ( R -29th) Seniority in the House: 78

Winchester; Part of Frederick and Warren Pocahontas 804.698.1029 • Room E415 P.O. Box 2304 • Winchester, VA 22604 P 540.686.1771

DelBWiley@house.virginia.gov Birthday: 6/26; Spouse: Kathryn

Branch and Time of Service Virginia Army National Guard Highest Rank: E-4

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The 140 DVS employees who served (or continue to serve) in the Armed Forces. This list is current as of February 10, 2023.

LAST NAME Adkins

BRANCH OF SERVICE

DVS Division

FIRST NAME Gordon

Navy

Benefit Services Benefit Services Benefit Services

William Anderson

Marine Corps

Kathy

Andrews

Army

Sandor

Asboth

Army, Virginia Army National Guard Army National Guard

Virginia Veteran and Family Support

Brock Randal

Bakos

Puller Veterans Care Center Virginia Veterans Care Center

Beckner

Navy Army Army

Fred

Beebe

Benefit Services Benefit Services

Janice Patrick Christie

Benejan

Bingeman Air Force

Virginia Veterans Care Center

Bishop

Navy

Benefit Services Benefit Services

Debra

Blackmore Army; Army Reserves

Antoinette Blake

Army

Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment Virginia Veterans Care Center

James

Blow

Army

Briana

Bonds

Army National Guard

Johnnie

Bourque

Army

Benefit Services

Calvin

Bower Brooks Bryant

Army National Guard Navy, Army Reserves

Virginia Veterans Care Center

Marcus Danny

Virginia Veteran and Family Support Virginia Veterans Care Center Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment

Marine Corps

Mark

Buehlman Army

Angela James

Bufano

Navy Army

Cemeteries

Byrd

Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment

Alexandria Chambers

Army Army

Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center

Seth

Clemens

Benefit Services

Steven Henry Nicole Michele

Combs

Air Force

Headquarters

Cook

Army Army Navy

Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center

Crews Crone

Benefit Services Benefit Services Benefit Services

Mark

Cummings Navy

Montwrace Cunningham Army

Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment Virginia Veteran and Family Support

Preston

Curry

Army

James

Custodio

Marine Corps

Andrew Daniel Stephanie Daniels

Army National Guard

Virginia Veterans Care Center

Navy Navy Army

Virginia Veteran and Family Support Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center

James

Darragh

Stephanie Davenport

Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment

Tamara Latoya Bryant

Davidson

Air Force

Headquarters

Davis Davis

Navy Army

Benefit Services

Virginia Veteran and Family Support Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center

Brent

Dingledein Marine Corps

Guy

Dinkins

Army; Army National Guard

Benefit Services

Eli

Douglass

Navy

Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center

Julia John

Drakeford Army National Guard

Drawbond Army

Benefit Services Benefit Services

Sharon

Duncan

Air Force

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LAST NAME

BRANCH OF SERVICE Marine Corps

DVS Division

FIRST NAME Tasha

Epps

Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment

Jocelyn

Escobar

Army

Kyle

Estep Evans Fields

Army National Guard Army; Army Reserves Army, National Guard

Benefit Services

Charles

Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center Virginia Veteran and Family Support Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center

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