In Service to Our Country

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Virginia Of cials and their Military Service

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Introduction It is my distinct privilege as a Virginian and veteran to share with you In Service to Our Country . On behalf of the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, the Commonwealth, and the Nation, I extend my sincere gratitude to these public servants for their military service and for their continued daily

work to ensure Virginia is the most veteran- friendly state in the nation.

Enclosed is a brief summary of the military service rendered by your public servants. I invite you to take a moment to recognize them, and perhaps most importantly, to remember all those who have worn the uniform of our country. We need to serve our veterans as well as they have served us.

John L. Newby II Commissioner, Virginia Department of Veterans Services

In Service to Our Country Virginia Officials and their Military Service

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In Service to Our Country

The first edition of this special publication was over a decade ago. In 2016 the second edition was published and now this third edition is completed in 2018. None of these would have been possible without the support of the staff of the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, an agency led by two veterans whom we salute for their service to these United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Department of Veterans Services Newby, John L., II Commissioner 101 North 14th Street, 17th Floor Richmond VA 23219 P 804.786.0286 Birthday: 5/14; Spouse: Reba Branch and Time of Service

Air Force (1994-2002) Highest Rank : Captain Awards and Decorations

Army Meritorious Service Medal Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Veterans Organizations Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Member, American Legion Combs, Steven J . Deputy Commissioner

101 North 14th Street, 17th Floor Richmond VA 23219 P 804.786.0294 Birthday: 11/27; Spouse: Brigitte

Branch and Time of Service United States Air Force 1990-2000 Highest Rank : Captain

Veterans Organizations American Legion, VFW, MOAA, and Air Force Association

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Contents Special Salute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Governor’s Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 General Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Images of Those In Service to Our Country . . . .18 129 DVS Employees who served . . . . . . . .30 All 43 featured veterans will also be included on our Virginia Capitol Connections App. Download at www.virginiaredbook.com C enterspread Those In Service to Our Country page 18

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Executive Branch Office of the Governor

Northam, Ralph S . ( D -Governor of Virginia)

Lieutenant Governor (2016-2018) Senate of Virginia (2008-2014) Patrick Henry Building 1111 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 P 804.786.2211 governor.virginia.gov Birthday 9/13; Spouse: Pam

Branch and Time of Service Virginia Military Institute Graduate and President of the Honor Court United States Army (1984-1992) Highest Rank: Major Veterans Organizations Member, American Legion Governor’s Cabinet Qarni, Atif

Secretary of Education P.O. Box 1475 Richmond, VA 23218 P 804.786.1151 education.virginia.gov atif.qarni@governor.virginia.gov Birthday: 12/17; Spouse: Fatima Pashaei

Branch and Time of Service United States Marine Corps Reserve 1996–2004 Awards and Decorations Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Combat Action Ribbon

National Defense Service Medal Marine Corps Reserves Ribbon Highest Rank: Sergeant E-5

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Carey, Daniel, M.D. Secretary of Health and Human Resources P.O. Box 1475 Richmond, VA 23218 P 804.786.7765 hhr.virginia.gov daniel.carey@governor.virginia.gov Birthday: 8/28; Spouse: Kim

Branch and Time of Service USAF Reserve 1982-1993, Active 1993-1997 Highest Rank: Major (O-4) Awards and Decorations Air Force Commendation Medal, 1997 Hopkins, Carlos

Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs P.O. Box 1475 Richmond, VA 23218 P 804.225.3826 vada.virginia.gov carlos.hopkins@governor.virginia.gov Birthday: 2/27

Branch and Time of Service The Citadel graduate U. S. Army Reserve (1990 - 1998) Virginia Army National Guard (1998 -Present) Judge Advocate General’s Corps Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel Awards and Decorations Joint Service Commendation Medal National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award) Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Army Commendation Medal Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award) Air Assault Badge Legislative Counsel

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Areizaga-Soto, Jaime Deputy Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs P.O. Box 1475 Richmond, VA 23218

P 804.225.3826 Birthday: 11/10 Branch and Time of Service

U.S. Army National Guard, National Guard Bureau-Legal Support Office, Commander (2015 -Present) U.S. Army National Guard, 352nd JAG Team Support Headquarters, DC National Guard, Commander (2014 - 2015) U.S. Army Judge Advocate Generals’ Corps, Colonel (2014 -Present) U.S. Army, Senior Service College (IADC), (2013-2014) U.S. Army National Guard, Staff Judge Advocate, DC Army National Guard (2011- 2013) U.S. Army National Guard, Joint Forces Headquarters, Judge Advocate, DC Army National Guard (1997 - 2011) U.S. Army Reserve Command, Field Artillery, 2nd Lieutenant (1991-1997) U.S. Army ROTC, Hoya Batallion, Georgetown University (1988 -1991) Highest Rank: Colonel Awards and Decorations Meritorious Service Medal Army Commendation Medal Air Force Achievement Medal Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal National Defense Service Medal Armed Forces Reserve Medal Army Superior Unit Award Army Service Ribbon Veterans Organizations National Guard Association of the United States, Life Member Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), Richmond Chapter

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Melton, S . Hughes, M.D.

Commissioner P.O. Box 1797 Richmond, VA 23218

P 804.786.3921 P 804.786.3921 dbhds.virginia.gov Birthday: 5/3; Spouse: Sarah

Branch and Time of Service Army 1996-2000 active duty Highest Rank: Major Awards and Decorations Meritorious service Airborne Combat field medical badge Department of Fire Programs Reilly, Michael T. Executive Director 1005 Technology Park Dr. Glen Allen, VA 23059 P 804.249.1962 vafire.com Birthday: 4/27; Spouse: Shayne Branch and Time of Service Special Agent, Coast Guard Investigative Service. United States Coast Guard, 1986–2017 Reserve duty with over 20 activations totaling 4 years of active duty. Highest Rank: CWO4 Awards and Decorations 2009 Reserve Officers of America, Outstanding Chief Warrant Officer of the Year (CWO4 Michael Novasel Award). Meritorious Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Medal DOT 9/11 Medal USCG Achievement Medal with Operational Device Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Mobilization Device and Bronze Hour Device (2nd award) USCG Bicentennial Unit Commendation Ribbon USCG Meritorious Team Commendation Ribbon with a Silver Star and Operational Device (6th award) National Defense Service Medal (2nd award) USCG Rifle Medal with Expert Device USCG Pistol Medal with Expert Device Humanitarian Service Medal USCG Special Operations Service Ribbon USCG Presidential Unit Citation USCG Reserve Good Conduct Medal (5th award) DOT Outstanding Unit Award. Veterans Organizations Reserve Officers Association of the United States, (life member) USCG CWO Association

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Department of General Services Damico, Joe Department of General Services 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 The staff and members of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association thank those that have served in America’s armed forces and continue to serve the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Don Hall President & CEO Anne Gambardella Director of Legislative www.VADA.com Lance Corporal Don Hall, USMC,

training with NATO Troops in Sardinia, Italy 2 nd Marine Divsion, 1975

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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 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

Virginia National Guard Staff

Brig. Gen. John M. Epperly Commander, 29th Infantry Division Brig. Gen. James W. Ring Director of the Joint Staff Brig. Gen. Walter L. Mercer Assistant Adjutant General-Army Brig. Gen. Marshall L. Kjelvik Air Component Commander Brig. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora Assistant Adjutant General-Army Guard Strategic Initiatives

Brig. Gen. Robert J. Grey, Jr. Assistant Adjutant General-Air Guard Strategic Initiatives Brig. Gen. (Va.) Justin P. Carlitti, Sr. Commander, Virginia Defense Force Command Sgt. Maj. Alan M. Ferris Virginia National Guard Senior Enlisted Advisor Command Sgt. Maj. Cheyenne M. Johnson Virginia Army Guard Command Sergeant Major

Chief Master Sgt. Jay N. Ellis

Virginia Air Guard State Command Chief Master Sergeant Command Sgt. Maj. (Va.) Alan Grandis Virginia Defense Force Command Sergeant Major

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Department of Taxation Burns, Craig 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

Employment Commission Ryan, Jeffrey

Deputy Commissioner 703 East Main Street Richmond, VA 23219 P 804.786.6744 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-present) Highest Rank: Colonel Awards and Decorations Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal Air Force Achievement Medal Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one oak leaf cluster National Defense Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters 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)

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Housing Development Authority Howard, J . Kyle Managing Director of Information Technology 601 South Belvidere Street Richmond, VA 23220 P 804.343.5805 Birthday: 1/29 Branch and Time of Service US Army, 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) –1983 -1989 Highest Rank: E4 Awards and Decorations Sharp shooter 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–Active Duty from 1982-1992 Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (E-6) Awards and Decorations Air Force Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters

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

Dr. Brenda D. Long Executive Director (540) 760-2504 FAX (540) 961-4392 email brendalong73@gmail.com www.virginiaacte.org Dr. Brenda D. Long Executive Director (540) 760-2504 FAX (540) 961-4392 email brendalong73@gmail.com ww.virginiaacte.org

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Virginia Center for InnovativeTechnology

Stolle, Robert J . “Bob” Sr. VP, Policy and Regional Initiatives 2214 Rock Hill Road • Suite 600 Herndon, VA 20170 P 804.240.0273 Birthday: 11/12 Spouse: Robin

Branch and Time of Service US Navy Active Duty 1978-1985 Active Reserves 1985-2000 Highest Rank: Commander (0-5) Awards and Decorations US Naval Aviator, Aircraft Commander, Mission

Commander, Instructor Pilot Retired as Commander (05) Veterans Organizations US Naval Academy Alumni Association Tailhook Association

Commonwealth Connections, Inc. Public Policy and Governmental Affairs A consulting company promoting… Economic Development, Public Policy And Governmental Affairs for our folks in Southwest Virginia Donald L. Ratliff President 1812 Ratliff Road • Big Stone Gap, VA 24219 276-393-4944 donnie@commonwealthconnections.net www.commonwealthconnections.net

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The General Assembly Bell, John ( D -87th) Seniority in the House: 77

Part of Loudoun and Prince William Pocahontas 804.698.1087 • Room E219 P.O. Box 223822 Chantilly, VA 20153 P 571.367.9080 DelJBell@house.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’s 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) Bell, Richard P. “Dickie” ( R -20th) Seniority in the House: 30 Highland, Staunton and Waynesboro; Part of Augusta and Nelson Pocahontas 804.698.1020 • Room E305

P.O. Box 239 • Staunton, VA 24402 P 540.448.3999 • F 804.698.6720 DelDBell@house.virginia.gov Birthday: 10/26; Spouse: Anne

Branch and Time of Service United States Navy Hospital Corps (1967-1973)

Flight Crew • SAR Rescue Highest Rank : Corpsman

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Black, Richard H. ( R -13th) Seniority in the Senate: 20

House of Delegates: (1998-2006) Part of Loudoun and Prince William Pocahontas 804.698.7513 • Room E518 P.O. Box 3026 • Leesburg, VA 20177 P 703.406.2951 District13@senate.virginia.gov SenatorBlack.com Birthday: 5/15; Spouse: Barbar a

Branches and Time of Service United States Marine Corps (1963-1970) United States Army (1976-1994) Highest Rank: Colonel Awards and Decorations Purple Heart Legion of Merit (3) Air Medal (13) Meritorious Service Medal (2) Navy Commendation with Combat “V” Joint Services Commendation Medal Presidential Unit Citation (2) Navy Unit Citation Combat Action Ribbon Vietnamese Cross-of Gallantry Army General Staff Badge Naval Aviator Wings of Gold Judge Advocate General Corps Boards and Commissions Virginia War Memorial Board of Trustees

Veterans Organizations Veterans of Foreign Affairs American Legion National Vietnam and Gulf War Veterans Association USMC/Vietnam Helicopter Association Campbell, Jeffrey L. ( R -6th) Seniority in the House: 59 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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Carter, Lee ( D -50th) Seniority in the House: 94 Manassas; Part of Prince William Pocahontas 804.698.1050 • Room E425 P.O. Box 243 Manassas, VA 20108 P 571.261.8546

DelLCarter@house.virginia.gov Birthday: 6/2; Spouse: Stephanie

Branch and Time of Service USMC 2006-2011 Highest Rank: Sergeant Awards and Decorations National Defense Service Medal

Cole, Mark L. ( R -88th) Seniority in the House: 12 Parts of Fauquier, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and Stafford Pocahontas 804.698.1088 • Room E202 P.O. Box 41965 Fredericksburg, VA 22404 P 540.786.3402

DelMCole@house.virginia.gov Birthday: 6/6; Spouse: Genia

Branch and Time of Service United States Navy (1980-1985) United states Navy Reserve (1985-2004) Highest Rank : Commander Awards and Decorations Navy Commendation Medal (three awards) Navy Achievement Medal (two awards) Navy Expeditionary Medal Veterans Organizations American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Military Officers Association of America National Association for Uniformed Services

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Collins, Chris ( R -29th) Seniority in the House: 69

Winchester; Part of Frederick and Warren Pocahontas 804.698.1029 • Room E614 P.O. Box 459 Winchester, VA 22604 P 540.539.1724

DelCCollins@house.virginia.gov Birthday: 3/22; Spouse: Theres e

Branch and Time of Service Army National Guard (1989-1993, 2000-2005) Highest rank: Specialist (E-4)

Awards and Decorations Army Achievement Award National Defense Service Ribbon

Cosgrove, John A. ( R -14th) Seniority in the Senate: 25 House of Delegates: (2002-2013) Parts 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 (0-4) Veterans Organizations Military Officers Association of America American Legion DeSteph, Bill ( R -8th) Seniority in the Senate: 31 House of Delegates: (2014-2016) Part of Virginia Beach GAB 804.698.7508 • Room 306 588 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 Boards and Commissions Virginia War Memorial Board of Trustees

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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 Vice-Chairman, Virginia War Memorial Board of Trustees Veterans Organizations American Legion

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Freitas, Nicholas J . ( R -30th) Seniority in the House: 70 Orange and Madison; Part of Culpeper County Pocahontas 804.698.1030 • Room E421 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

B ERNIE H ENDERSON Chief Executive Officer Funeral Celebrant

1771 North Parham Road Richmond, Virginia 23229

Phone: (804) 545-7251 Bernard.Henderson@dignitymemorial.com

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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

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

Helsel, Gordon ( R -91st) Seniority in the House: 44

Poquoson, Part of York and Hampton Pocahontas 804.698.1091 • Room E214 P.O. Box 2571 • Poquoson, VA 23662 P 757.969.9028 DelGHelsel@house.virginia.gov Birthday: 1/9; Spouse: Joy

Branch and Time of Service United States Army, (1966-1970)

Highest Rank : Sergeant Awards and Decorations Purple Heart (x2) Bronze Star of Valor Combat Infantry Badge Air Combat Action Medal Combat Service Medal

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Hugo, Timothy, D. ( R -40th) Seniority in the House: 16

Part of Fairfax County and Prince William Pocahontas 804.698.1040 • Room E419 P.O. Box 893 • Centerville, VA 20122 P 703.815.1201

DelTHugo@house.virginia.gov Birthday: 1/7; Spouse: Paula

Branch and Time of Service United States Army Reserves (1990-1998) Highest Rank : Sergeant

Veterans Organizations American Legion

Ingram, Riley E. ( R -62nd) Seniority in the House: 4 Part of Chesterfield, Henrico, Prince George and Hopewell Pocahontas 804.698.1062 • Room E312 3302 Oaklawn Boulevard Hopewell, VA 23860 P 804.452.2202 • F 804.458.0621 DelRIngram@house.virginia.gov Birthday: 10/1

Branch and Time of Service United States Army (1960) United States Army Reserves (1962-1968) Virginia National Guard (1959-1962) Highest Rank : Staff Sergeant (E-6)

Awards and Decorations Soldier of the Year 80th Division USAR Band Veterans Organizations American Legion Post 146

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McGuire, John ( R -56th) Seniority in the House: 91 Louisa; Part of Goochland, Henrico and Spotsylvania Pocahontas 804.698.1056 • RoomW437 11357 Nuckols Road #156 Glen Allen, VA 23059 P 804.389.8601 DelJMcGuire@house.virginia.gov Birthday: 8/24; Spouse: Trac y

Branch and Time of Service United States Navy (1988-1998) Highest Rank: GMG1 (SEAL) E-6 First Class Petty Officer Awards and Decorations 3226 US Naval Seal

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

Pillion, Todd E. ( R -4th) Seniority in the House: 66 Dickenson; Part of Russell, Washington and Wise Pocahontas 804.698.1004 • RoomW231

851 French Moore Jr. Boulevard Suite 178 • Abingdon, VA 24210 P 276.220.1209 DelTPillion@house.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

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Reid, David ( D -32nd) Seniority in the House: 96 Part of Loudoun Pocahontas 804.698.1032 • RoomW438 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

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: 23 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

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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 WWI and WWII Commemorative Commission Rush, Nick ( R -7th) Seniority in the House: 53

Floyd; Part of Montgomery and Pulaski Pocahontas 804.698.1007 • RoomW232 P.O. Box 1591 • Christiansburg, VA 24068 P 540.382.7731

DelNRush@house.virginia.gov Birthday: 3/8; Spouse: Jennifer

Branch and Time of Service United States Army (1986-1989) Paratroopers of 82nd Airborne Highest Rank : Sergeant

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

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Simon, Marcus ( D -53rd) Seniority in the House: 61 Falls Church; Part of Fairfax County Pocahontas 804.698.1053 • RoomW224 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 WWI and WWII Commemorative Commission Stolle, Christopher P., M.D. ( R -83rd) Seniority in the House: 36 Part of Norfolk and Virginia Beach

Pocahontas 804.698.1083 • RoomW439 P.O. Box 5429 • Virginia Beach, VA 23471

P 757.633.2080 • F 757.512.8011 DelCStolle@house.virginia.gov Birthday: 4/1; Spouse: Lisa

Branch and Time of Service United States Navy (1977-2005)

Highest Rank : Commander Awards and Decorations Submarine Warfare Insignia Navy and Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia

Meritorious Service Medal Veterans Organizations Veterans of Foreign Wars, (VFW) Boards and Commissions Board of Veterans Services

Stuart, Richard H. ( R -28th) Seniority in the Senate: 17 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 • F 804.493.8897 District28@senate.virginia.gov Birthday: 1/6; Spouse: Lisa

Branch and Time of Service United States Marine Corps Reserve (1984-1992) Highest Rank : Corporal

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Thomas, Bob ( R -28th) Seniority in the House: 99 Part of Stafford and Fredericksburg Pocahontas 804.698.1028 • Room E310 P.O. Box 9142 Fredericksburg, VA 22403 P 540.693.0726

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Branch and Time of Service USMC (1995-2003) –Active Duty

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Veterans Organizations American Legion Post 290

Wagner, Frank, W. ( R -7th) Seniority in the Senate: 9

House of Delegates: (1992-2001) Part of Norfolk and Virginia Beach Pocahontas 804.698.7507 • Room E504 P.O. Box 68008 Virginia Beach, VA 23471 P 757.228.3333 • F 804.698.7651 District07@senate.virginia.gov wagnervasenate.com Birthday: 7/18; Spouse: Lucille

Branch and Time of Service United States Navy (1973-1982) Highest Rank : Lieutenant Awards and Decorations Meritorious Unit Commendation Marksman Pistol Marksman Rifle Surface Warfare Officer Special Operations Officer Diving and Salvage Officer

Veterans Organizations U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association

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LAST NAME Adkins

BRANCH OF SERVICE

DVS Division

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Benefit Services Benefit Services

Vera

Agamah Anderson

Nicole

Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment

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Anderson Asboth Ashmun

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Virginia Veteran and Family Support

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Air Force

Benefit Services

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Army

Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center

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Baluyot Beckner

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Benejan

Air Force

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Navy

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Blanding Bowden

Army Army

Timbasii

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Army National Guard

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Bowles Browne

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Marine Corps

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Army

Christopher Calhoun

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Benefit Services

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Army Navy Navy Navy

Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center

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Benefit Services Benefit Services Benefit Services

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Montwrace Cunningham Army

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

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Marine Corps

Navy

Air Force

Headquarters

Coast Guard

Benefit Services

Army

Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center

Air Force Air Force

Benefit Services

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

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Navy

Sharon Charles

Duncan Dundon

Air Force

Benefit Services Benefit Services Benefit Services

Marine Corps Army National Guard Army Reserve

Kyle

Estep

Charles

Evans

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

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Ferguson

Army Navy

Richard

Ferry

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FIRST NAME

LAST NAME

BRANCH OF SERVICE

DVS Division

Jermaine Finkley

Navy Navy Navy

Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center

Nadette Claudia

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Benefit Services Benefit Services Benefit Services

Flores Flores Foster

Jose

Marine Corps

Alison

Army

Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment

Wambuii

Gaine

Navy Army Navy

Benefit Services Benefit Services Benefit Services

Jason Steve David Ralph Dianne

Goldsmith Gonzalez

Granderson Army Granderson Army

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

Handler Harmon

Air Force

Mary

Navy Navy

Benefit Services

Nancy Ahime

Harms Harris

Virginia Veterans Care Center

Marine Corps

Virginia Veteran and Family Support

Johnnie Norris James

Hartsfield

Army; Air Force Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center

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Benefit Services

Henderson Army

Virginia Veterans Care Center

John

Henry

Army Army

Benefit Services

Kimberly Thomas

Hernandez

Virginia Veteran and Family Support

Herthel

Navy; Army National Guard; Army; Air Force

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Thomas

Holley

Army Army

Benefit Services

Kristi

Holt

Virginia Veteran and Family Support Virginia Veteran and Family Support

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Hood

Marine Corps

Jackson Jiggetts Johnson Jordan Kemano

Army

Virginia Veterans Care Center

Keith

Air Force

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

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Cemeteries

Kirk

Benefit Services

Lawrence

Virginia Veterans Care Center

Lehre Lewis

Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center

Air Force

Virginia Veterans Care Center

Celestine Love

Army

Benefit Services

Rex

Lucas

Marine Corps

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

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Mackey

Army

George

Mathews McCarty McLean

Army

Craig

Air Force

Benefit Services Benefit Services

Hughes

Air Force; Marine Corps

Delano Scott Andre George

Medley

Army

Virginia Veteran and Family Support

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Marine Corps

Cemeteries

Army Army

Virginia Veteran and Family Support

Virginia Veterans Care Center

John

Mountcastle Army

Virginia War Memorial

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Army

Benefit Services

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Newby Oglesby O'Hara Ormond

Air Force

Headquarters

Navy Army

Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center

Virginia Veterans Care Center

Paul

Army; Army Reserve

Benefit Services

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Ouimet

Navy Navy

Cemeteries

Palumbo

Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment

George

Parker

Navy

Benefit Services Benefit Services

Jonathan Patrick

Marine Corps

Robert Jannine

Paylor

Navy

Virginia War Memorial

Pete

Air Force Air Force Air Force

Benefit Services Benefit Services

Helen

Pickard Pierce Pinkard

Donald

Virginia Veterans Care Center Virginia Veterans Care Center

Cathy

Army

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Richard FIRST NAME

Qualy LAST NAME

Army National Guard; Army BRANCH OF SERVICE

DVS Division

Benefit Services

James

Ratcliffe

Army; Army Reserve

Benefit Services

Jason

Rector

Army

Virginia Veteran and Family Support

Judy

Reid

Marine Corps

Headquarters

Sophia David Dana Nadira

Ricks Ringle Rivera

Army Army

Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center

Benefit Services

Air Force

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

Robinson- Burton

Army

Benjamin Shaw

Marine Corps

Virginia Veteran and Family Support

Derek

Smith Smith Stores Swann

Air Force

Benefit Services

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Navy Army

Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center

Virginia Veterans Care Center

Marine Corps

Virginia Veteran and Family Support

Betty

Thorwart

Navy Navy

Benefit Services

Alfredo

Torres

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

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Trezza

Army

Beverly

VanTull

Army

Annie

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Army

Bobby

Walters

Army

Michael Valerie Geoffrey

Washington Army

Weeks White

Coast Guard

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Donna

Williams Williams Williams Williams

Air Force

Katesha Crystal

Army Navy Army

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

Llenia Tobias

Williamson Marine Corps

Keith

Wilson

Navy

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