Service to Our Country In Virginia and their Military Service 2024 6th Edition
He won’t forget his family when he deploys. And neither will we. Veterans who work at Dominion Energy are in good company: 1 in 5 new hires has served in the military. And should they be deployed while on the job, we’ll proudly continue their family’s benefits for up to five years and cover the difference between their current salary and military pay. Because family watches out for family, and they’ll always be a part of ours.
1 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 serve today. The sense of duty instilled in each of these men and 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. Each stands ready to listen to veteran centric needs and concerns, ensuring together we continue to make Virginia the best place for veterans and their families to live, work and thrive. 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. Chuck Zingler Commissioner Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) In Service to Our Country Virginia Officials and their Military Service
2 Contents SpecialSalute................1 Department of Veterans Services . . . . . . . . 3 DVS Executive Leadership . . . . . . . . . . .4 Lt. Governor & Governor’s Cabinet . . . . . . . .5 Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 GeneralAssembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 DVS Employees Who Served . . . . . . . . . 24 The first edition of this special publication was over two decades ago, and now this sixth edition is completed in 2024. 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. In Service to Our Country Underwriters of this Directory David Bailey Associates Dominion Energy Gaston Group LLC Spotts Fain Virginia Auto Dealers Association Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity Virginia Department of Veterans Services Virginia National Guard Virginia Tourism In Service to Our Country, 2024 Volume 6 – Copyright ©2024 Virginia Capitol Connections www.vccqm.com 1108 East Main Street • Suite 1200 Richmond, VA 23219 • 804.643.5554 A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 411 E. FRANKLIN ST. SUITE 600 RICHMOND, VA 23219 (804) 697-2080 FAX (804) 697-2180 CELL (804) 356-1245 mspotts@spottsfain.com www.spottsfain.com MEADE A. SPOTTS ATTORNEY AT LAW
3 Department of Veterans Services Zingler, Chuck Commissioner 101 North 14th Street, 17th Floor Richmond VA 23219 P 804.786.0286 Chuck.Zingler@dvs.virginia.gov dvs.virginia.gov Spouse: Gaye Branch and Time of Service United States Navy (1975-2006) Highest Rank: Captain Awards and Decorations Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Navy and Marine Corps Medal Bronze Star Medal Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal. Veterans Organizations American Legion Naval Academy Alumni Association Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Naval Intelligence Professionals (NIP) Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED AND CONTINUE TO SERVE THEIR FELLOW VIRGINIANS. DON HALL, PRESIDENT AND CEO U.S. Marine Corps, 1974-1980
4 Virginia Department of Veterans Services Executive Leadership Team Chuck Zingler Commissioner Steven Combs Deputy Commissioner Michele Watson Crone Chief of Staff Brock Bakos Administrator, Puller Veterans Care Center Todd Barnes Administrator, Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center Tammy Davidson Chief Financial Officer Michael Henshaw Director, Virginia State Veterans Cemeteries Brandi Jancaitis Virginia Veteran and Family Support Program Director Robyn Jennings Administrator, Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center Antoinette Johnson Human Resources Director Eric Johnson Director, Research & Program Evaluation Patrice Jones Director, Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment Chris Mackey Director, Agency Management Services Clay Mountcastle Director, Virginia War Memorial Tina Parlett-Calhoun Director of Communications Ravi Padma Chief Technology Officer Patrick Shuler Administrator, Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center
5 Executive Branch Office of the Governor Earle-Sears, Winsome (R-Lt. Governor of Virginia) Oliver Hill Building P.O. Box 1195 Richmond, VA 23218 P 804.786.2078 • ltgov@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 Greene, Colin M. Special Advisor on Opioid Response 1220 East Bank Street Richmond, VA 23219 P 804.929.4492 Branch and Time of Service United States Army (1987-2017) Highest Rank: Colonel Awards and Decorations Bronze Star Legion of Merit x 2 Meritorious Service Medal x 7 Parachutist Badge 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
6 Reed, Joyce Deputy Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs 1111 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 P 804.572.1958 Branch and Time of Service United States Navy (06/1985-05/2006) Highest Rank: Commander Awards and Decorations Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal (4) Navy Commendation Medal Joint Unit Commendation Medal Meritorious Unit Commendation (4) Joint Service Achievement Medal Navy Achievement Medal National Defense Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Cold War Service Medal Voluntary Service Medal Command Ashore Pin Veterans Organizations Arlington Women’s Memorial Wounded No More Virginia Veterans Services Foundation Williamson, Brad Chair, Board of Trustees 603 Pilot House Drive • Suite 390 Newport News, VA 23606 P 757.814.0865 brad@perrarusinc.com Spouse: Karen Branch and Time of Service United States Navy (1985-2016) Highest Rank: Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Awards and Decorations Defense Superior Service Medal (3): Legion of Merit (5) Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal (2) Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (5) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Veterans Organizations U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Navy League
7 Department of Behavioral Health Services Smith, Nelson Commissioner 1220 Bank Street: PO Box 1797 Richmond, VA 23218 P 804.786.3291 Branch and Time of Service United States Army (1996-2016) Highest Rank: CW2 Awards and Decorations Bronze Star w/V device for Valor Bronze Star x 4 Purple Heart ARCOM x 3 Department of Military Affairs Ring, James W. Virginia National Guard Major General Adjutant General Branch and Time of Service Battalion Executive Officer, 2nd Battalion 224th Aviation Regiment Al Asad, Iraq, Operation Iraqi Freedom (2005-2007) S-3, 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment 29th Infantry Division (Light) Camp Comanche, Bosnia-Herzegovina Operation Joint Forge, SFOR 10 (2001-2002) Awards and Decorations Legion of Merit (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster) Bronze Star Medal Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal (with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster) Humanitarian Service Medal Air Medal Army Commendation Medal (with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster) Army Achievement Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster) Navy Unit Commendation Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (with 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster) National Defense Service Medal (with Bronze Service Star) Army Forces Expeditionary Medal Iraq Campaign Medal (with 2 Bronze Stars) Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Armed Forces Service Medal
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9 Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Silver Hourglass Device and Mobilization Device with Numeral 2) Army Service Ribbon Overseas Service Ribbon (with Numeral 2) Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (with Numeral 2) North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal Master Aviator Badge Air Assault Badge Department of Emergency Management Talmadge, Shawn State Coordinator 9711 Farrar Court Richmond, VA 23236 P 804.267.7601 Branch and Time of Service United States Army National Guard (1997-present) Highest Rank: Colonel Awards and Decorations Combat Action Badge Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Ancient Order of Saint Barbara Veterans Organizations Virginia National Guard Association past editions online • subscribe • advertise VCCQM.ORG
10 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 Virginia National Guard Senior Leaders Commanding General, 29th Infantry Division Joseph A. DiNonno, Brigadier 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 John M. Epperly, Brigadier General Commanding General, Virginia Defense Force Justin P. Carlitti, Sr., Brigadier General (Va.) Director of the Virginia National Guard Joint Staff Todd H. Hubbard, Brigadier General Virginia National Guard State Command Chief Warrant Officer John D. Calley, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Virginia Air Guard State Command Chief Master Sergeant Ian Stegherr, Command Chief Master Sergeant Acting VNG Senior Enlisted Leader Kelly B. Reich, Command Chief Master Sergeant The Adjutant General of Virginia James W. Ring, Major General Assistant Adjutant General for Air Strategic Initiatives Bryan E. Salmon, Brigadier General Chief of Staff, Virginia Army National Guard Paul C. Gravely, Colonel Command Sergeant Major, 29th Infantry Division Timothy Hawley, Command Sergeant Major Assistant Adjutant General-Army Charles B. Martin, Jr., Brigadier General
11 Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal (with 2 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) Department of Health Professions Owens, Arne W. Director 9960 Maryland Drive • Suite 300 Henrico, VA 23233 P 804.367.4648 Branch and Time of Service United States Army (1977-1997) Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel Awards and Decorations Defense Superior Service Medal Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal Army Commendation Medal Veterans Organizations West Point Association of Graduates 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
12 Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation Wolford, Brian Chief Deputy Director 9960 Maryland Drive Richmond, VA 23233 P 804.367.9142 Branch and Time of Service United States Army (02/06/1991-12/01/2023) Highest Rank: Colonel Awards and Decorations Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star (2) Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2) Meritorious Service Medal (6) Campaign Medal w/Star Global War on Terrorism Medal Expeditionary Medal Korea Defense Service Medal Humanitarian Service Medal Overseas Service (4th Award) Multinational Force and Observers Medal Master Parachutist Badge Expert Infantry Badge Combat Action Badge Air Assault Badge Veterans Organizations 82nd Airborne Division Association D B A V A . C O M CHRIS BAILEY 1108 East Main St., Ste 1200 Richmond, VA 23219 804-643-5554 office 804-432-3270 cell csb.davidbaileyassociates@gmail.com
13 The General Assembly Ballard, Jason (R-42nd) Seniority in the House: 51 Giles, Radford; Part of Montgomery and Pulaski GAB 804.698.1042 • Room 805 P.O. Box 431 • Pearisburg, VA 24134 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
14 Cherry, Mike A. (R-74th) Seniority in the House: 53 Colonial Heights; Part of Chesterfield GAB 804.698.1074 • Room 706 P.O. Box 1146 P 804.946.1221 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-86th) Seniority in the House: 58 Poquoson; Part of Hampton and York GAB 804.698.1086 • Room 719 P.O. Box 14545 Newport News, VA 23608 P 757.751.0929 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 DeSteph, Bill (R-20th) Seniority in the Senate: 13 House of Delegates: (2014-2016) Accomack and Northampton; Part of Norfolk and Virginia Beach GAB 804.698.7520 • Room 608 588 Central Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23454 P 757.321.8180 SenatorDeSteph@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
15 Ennis, Baxter (R-89th) Seniority in the House: 75 Part of Chesapeake and Suffolk GAB 804.698.1089 • Room 817 P.O. Box 15807 Chesapeake, VA 23328 P 757.354.3751 DelBEnnis@house.virginia.gov Spouse: Glenda; Chief of Staff: Cody Butler Branch and Time of Service United States Army (1975-1997) Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel Awards and Decorations Meritorious Service Medal Bronze Star Combat Parachute Badge Army Commendation Medal Veterans Organizations Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Feggans, Michael (D-97th) Seniority in the House: 98 Part of Virginia Beach GAB 804.698.1097 • Room 1104 900 Commonwealth Place • PMB 2141 P 757.971.9140 DelMFeggans@house.virginia.gov Branch and Time of Service United States Air Force (2001-2021) Highest Rank: Master Sergeant (E7) Awards and Decorations Meritorious Service Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster Commendation Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters Army Achievement Medal AF Good Conduct Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters National Defense Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal A VIRGINIA-BASED GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS FIRM Susan S. Gaston President 205 Par Drive Williamsburg, Virginia 23188 tel: 757 871 1445 fax: 757 565 4988 susan@gastongroup.com www.gastongroup.com
16 Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Korean Defense Service Medal Veterans Organizations American Legion Veteran of Foreign Wars Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Air & Space Forces Association Other Information Board of Veterans Services Freitas, Nicholas J. (R-62nd) Seniority in the House: 30 Greene and Madison; Part of Culpeper County GAB 804.698.1062 • Room 716 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 (2) Army Commendation Medal (3) Army Achievement Medal (3) Iraq Service Medal (2) Army Good Conduct (3) NCO Development (3) Korean Defense Medal Global War on Terrorism Army Service Special Forces Tab Ranger Tab Army Sniper B4
17 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 Garrett, Tom (R-56th) Seniority in the House: 69 Appomattox County, Buckingham County, Cumberland County, Part of Fluvanna County, Goochland County, and Prince Edward County GAB 804.698.1056 • Room 720 3886 Paynes Pond Road Scottsville, VA 24590 P 804.869.4444 DelTGarrett@house.virginia.gov Branch of Service United States Army (1995-2000) Highest Rank: Captain Awards and Decorations NATO Medal Army Commendation Medal National Defense Service Medal Army Achievement Medal Glass, Jackie H. (D-93rd) Seniority in the House: 62 Part of Norfolk GAB 804.698.1093 • Room 1011 P.O. Box 99071 Norfolk, VA 23509 P 757.472.1293 DelJGlass@house.virginia.gov Birthday: 3/6 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
18 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) Board of Veterans Services Helmer, Dan I. (D-10th) Seniority in the House: 40 Part of Fairfax County GAB 804.698.1010 • Room 1013 12644 Chapel Road Clifton, VA 20124 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 Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Army Service Ribbon Overseas Service Ribbon (3rd Award) NATO Medal Parachutist Badge
19 Martinez, Marty (D-29th) Seniority in the House: 99 Part of Loudoun County GAB 804.698.1029 • Room 904 P.O. Box 6366 Leesburg, VA 20176 P 703.901.4452 DelMMartinez@house.virginia.gov Spouse: Doris Branch and Time of Service U.S. Air Force (December 1970–March 1978) Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (E-5) Awards and Decorations Marchmans Medal, Airman Medal Veterans Organizations American Legion 34 McGuire, John (R-10th) Seniority in the Senate: 25 House of Delegates: (2018-2024) Amelia, Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, Fluvanna, Goochland, and Powhatan; Part of Hanover, Louisa, and Prince Edward GAB 804.698.7510 • Room 620 P.O. Box 168 Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103 P 804.389.8601 SenatorMcGuire@senate.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) Obenshain, Chris (R-41st) Seniority in the House: 88 Part of Montgomery County and Roanoke County GAB 804.698.1041 • Room 804 P.O. Box 10041 P 804.647.0372 Blacksburg, VA 24060 DelCObenshain@house.virginia.gov Spouse: Jennifer; LA: Kayleigh Hall
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21 Branch and Time of Service U.S. Army Reserve Enlisted (2002 - 2009) Officer (2009 - present) Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel Awards and Decorations Meritorious Service Medal (2) Army Commendation Medal (2) Army Achievement Medal (3) Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (6) National Defense Service Medal Armed Forces Reserve Medal (2) NCO Professional Development Ribbon Army Service Ribbon Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Veterans Organizations American Legion Post 59 (Christiansburg, VA) General Assembly Military and Veterans Caucus Pillion, Todd E. (R-6th) Seniority in the Senate: 18 House of Delegates: (2014-2020) Buchanan, Bristol, Dickenson, Lee, Norton, Russell, Scott, Washington, and Wise GAB 804.698.7506 • Room 513 102 Court Street NE • Suite 201 Abingdon, VA 24210 P 276.220.1209 SenatorPillon@senate.virginia.gov 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-28th) Seniority in the House: 37 Part of Loudoun GAB 804.698.1028 • Room 913 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)
22 National Defense Service Medal Director of Central Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation Expert Rifleman Medal Expert Pistol Shot Medal Reeves, Bryce E. (R-28th) Seniority in the Senate: 10 Culpeper, Greene, Madison, Orange, Rapahannock; Part of Fauquier and Spotsylvania GAB 804.698.7528 • Room 614 701 Kenmore Avenue • #101A Fredericksburg, VA 22401 P 540.645.8440 SenatorReeves@senate.virginia.gov 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 National Conference of State Legislators Military & Veterans Affairs Task Force Co-Chair Military and Veterans Caucus Virginia Military Advisory Council Commission on Military Installations and Defense Activities Scott, Jr., Don (D-88th) Seniority in the House: 47 Part of Portsmouth GAB 804.698.1088 • Room 1403 355 Crawford Street • Suite 704 Portsmouth, VA 23704 P 757.354.3461 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
23 Simon, Marcus (D-13th) Seniority in the House: 26 Falls Church; Part of Fairfax County GAB 804.698.1013 • Room 1114 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 Stuart, Richard H. (R-25th) Seniority in the Senate: 6 Caroline, Essex, King George, King William, Lancaster, Middlesex, Northumberland, Richmond County, Westmoreland; Part of King & Queen, Spotsylvania GAB 804.698.7525 • Room 510 P.O. Box 1146 • Montross, VA 22520 P 804.493.8892 SenatorStuart@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-32nd) Seniority in the House: 48 Winchester; Part of Frederick GAB 804.698.1032 • Room 1006 P.O. Box 2304 • Winchester, VA 22604 P 540.627.5286 DelBWiley@house.virginia.gov Birthday: 6/26; Spouse: Kathryn Branch and Time of Service Virginia Army National Guard Highest Rank: E-4
24 The 180 DVS employees who served (or continue to serve) in the Armed Forces. This list is current as of July 15, 2024. FIRST NAME LAST NAME BRANCH OF SERVICE DVS Division Gordon Adkins Navy Benefit Services Kathy Andrews Army Benefit Services Fred Beebe Army Benefit Services Janice Benejan Army Benefit Services Christie Bishop Navy Benefit Services Debra Blackmore Army; Army Reserves Benefit Services Joshua Blevins Marine Corps Benefit Services Johnnie Bourque Army Benefit Services Jay Brewer Marine Corps Benefit Services Vera Campbell Army Benefit Services Tiffany Cash Army Benefit Services Seth Clemens Army Benefit Services Ann Cooper Army Benefit Services Harold Court Army Benefit Services Nicole Crews Army Benefit Services Brandon Csady Air Force Benefit Services Maryln Cullen Navy Benefit Services Michael Cummings Army Benefit Services Latoya Devlin Navy Benefit Services Guy Dinkins Army; Army National Guard Benefit Services Jessica Diaz Air Force Benefit Services John Drawbond Army Benefit Services Raymond Ellis Army Reserves Benefit Services Kyle Estep Army National Guard Benefit Services Jorge Fernandez Marine Corps Benefit Services Mary Harmon Navy Benefit Services John Henry Army Benefit Services Thomas Holley Army Benefit Services Neasha Horton Army Benefit Services Robert Hudson Navy Benefit Services George Johnson Army Benefit Services Samantha Jordan Coast Guard Benefit Services Sean Kell Army Benefit Services Daniel Kim Marine Corps Benefit Services Andrew Leung Army Benefit Services Craig McCarty Air Force Benefit Services Leeiron Meridith Army Benefit Services Andrew Michael Marine Corps Benefit Services Doreena Miles Army Benefit Services Brian Moyers Navy Benefit Services George Parker Navy Benefit Services Amber Patton Army Benefit Services
25 FIRST NAME LAST NAME BRANCH OF SERVICE DVS Division John Payne Air Force Benefit Services James Ratcliffe Army; Army Reserves Benefit Services Wesley Rainey Army Benefit Services Charles Reynolds Marine Corps Benefit Services David Ringle Army Benefit Services Asia Rogers Navy Benefit Services Rene Sanchez Army Benefit Services Harry Schein Marine Corps Benefit Services Erna Seaberry Army Benefit Services Patti Shields Army Benefit Services Frank Singh Army Benefit Services Samantha Sohnly Navy Benefit Services Barbara Soto-Rodriguez Army National Guard Benefit Services Mary Stephens Army Benefit Services Shawn Sturgill Marine Corps Benefit Services James Toczko Navy Benefit Services Herman Troy Army Benefit Services Darnisha Vinson Navy Benefit Services Matthew Williams Marine Corps Benefit Services Eric Wilson Navy Benefit Services Keith Wilson Navy Benefit Services Dominique Woodhouse Army Benefit Services Matthew Wright Army Benefit Services Jason Zalasky Navy Benefit Services Angela Bufano Navy Cemeteries Michael Henshaw Army Cemeteries Scott Miller Marine Corps Cemeteries Michael Ouimet Navy Cemeteries Tonja Koch Navy Cemeteries Christopher Hoback Army Cemeteries Mitchell Fariss Air Force Cemeteries Richard Ashmun Navy Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center Randal Beckner Navy Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center Briana Bonds Army National Guard Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center Calvin Bower Army National Guard Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center Ranice Colbourne Navy Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center Andrew Daniel Army National Guard Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center Sheri Guthrie Navy Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center Richard Holt Army Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center George Miller Army Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center Marvin Mooney Army Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center Dominique Morgan Army Reserves Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center Nels Nelson Navy Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center David O'Hara Army Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center Malcom Pace Army Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center Kourtney Peck Marines Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center Bobby Walters Army Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center Steven Combs Air Force Headquarters Michele Crone Navy Headquarters Tamara Davidson Air Force Headquarters
26 FIRST NAME LAST NAME BRANCH OF SERVICE DVS Division Eric Johnson Army Headquarters Kimberly Knowles Army Headquarters Chris Mackey Army Headquarters Chase Stanga Army Headquarters Robyn Waddy-Bey Navy Headquarters Charles Zingler Navy Headquarters David Payne Navy Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center Ronald Kendrick Navy Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center Shaun Sabio Navy Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center Alecia Frederick Army Reserves Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center Lisa Bertrand Marines Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center Tiffinie Porch Navy Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center Ellen Boesch Navy Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center Elynn Porras Navy Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center Darnell Hardy Army Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center Brock Bakos Army National Guard Puller Veterans Care Center Sara Ladd Army National Guard Puller Veterans Care Center Alexandria Chambers Army Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center Henry Cook Army Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center James Darragh Navy Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center Brent Dingledein Marine Corps Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center Eli Douglass Navy Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center Charles Evans Army; Army Reserves Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center Jermaine Finkley Navy Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center Jeffery Johnson Army Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center Avery Jordan Army Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center Valerie Lewis Army Reserves Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center Albir Moussa Army Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center John Oglesby Navy Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center Dana Rivera Air Force Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center Joseph Smith Navy Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center Rokisha Smith Army Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center Rosalinda Solis Army Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center Ruzen Baluyot Navy Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center Michael Parham Marine Corps Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center Donna Williams Air Force Virginia Community Resource Center, Petersburg Stuart Allison Air Force Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment Meagan Altizer Air Force Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment Jean Attulien Army Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment Thomas Babb Army Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment Antoinette Blake Army Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment James Byrd Army Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment Mark Buehlman Army Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment Preston Curry Army Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment Montwrace Cunningham Army Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment
27 FIRST NAME LAST NAME BRANCH OF SERVICE DVS Division Vivian Delts Army Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment Jocelyn Escobar Army, Virginia Army National Guard Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment Michael Glascock Navy Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment Lakendra Hayes Army Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment Antwon Jacobs Army Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment Aaron Martin Army Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment Ryan O'Hallahan Navy Reserves Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment Philip Rigney Navy Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment Elita Robinson Army Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment Amy Rodriguez Army Veterans Education, Transition, and Employment Eric Aaron Army Virginia Veteran and Family Support Breean Anderson Navy Virginia Veteran and Family Support Sandor Asboth Army, Virginia Army National Guard Virginia Veteran and Family Support Nabieu Bangs Navy Virginia Veteran and Family Support Brehima Camara Army Virginia Veteran and Family Support James Custodio Marine Corps Virginia Veteran and Family Support Bryant Davis Army Virginia Veteran and Family Support Elvis Fields Army, National Guard Virginia Veteran and Family Support Danny Fisher Army Virginia Veteran and Family Support Vanessa Frost Marine Corps Virginia Veteran and Family Support Stephanie Gaines Army Virginia Veteran and Family Support Ahime Harris Marine Corps Virginia Veteran and Family Support Jovane Holt Air Force Virginia Veteran and Family Support Matthew Markov Army Virginia Veteran and Family Support Andre Miller Marine Corps, Virginia Army National Guard Virginia Veteran and Family Support Ryan Morris Army Virginia Veteran and Family Support Christina Nelson Air Force Virginia Veteran and Family Support Jonathan Patrick Marine Corps Virginia Veteran and Family Support Briana Robinson Navy Virginia Veteran and Family Support Edwin Robles Army Virginia Veteran and Family Support Danielle Rock Army, Army Reserves Virginia Veteran and Family Support Cliff Roop Army Virginia Veteran and Family Support Ben Shaw Marine Corps Virginia Veteran and Family Support David Skipper Army, Army Reserves Virginia Veteran and Family Support Khadija Smith Navy Virginia Veteran and Family Support Jamie Staten Army Reserves Virginia Veteran and Family Support Anthony Swann Marine Corps Virginia Veteran and Family Support Desiree Taylor Army Reserves Virginia Veteran and Family Support Banita Teixeira Navy Virginia Veteran and Family Support Michael Wagner Army Virginia Veteran and Family Support Benjamin King Army Virginia War Memorial Clay Mountcastle Army Virginia War Memorial Robert Paylor Navy Virginia War Memorial
MAKES GOOD BUSINESS SENSE HIRING VIRGINIA VETERANS To learn more about V3 , visit www.dvsV3.com The Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program partners with more than 2,000 employers across the Commonwealth committed to hiring veterans. Since 2012, these employers have hired more than 100,000 Virginia veterans. We salute our partner employers who have made this program such a success!
The Virginia National Guard is a unique dual-status force with a federal mission to serve as a combat reserve to help fight our nation’s wars and a state mission to answer the call of the Governor when citizens of the commonwealth are in need. More than 9,000 personnel in the Virginia Army National Guard, Virginia Air National Guard and Virginia Defense Force serve in more than 40 communities across the state from Winchester to Abingdon, Staunton to Virginia Beach, Manassas to Emporia and Danville to Warrenton. Since September 11, 2001, more than 15,000 Virginia Guard Soldiers and Airmen have mobilized on federal active duty for homeland security missions, combat operations, sustainment support and peacekeeping in Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo and other locations around the world. Connect with the Virginia National Guard: http://vaguard.dodlive.mil www.facebook.com/VaNationalGuard The Virginia National Guard Always Ready, Always There. The Virginia National Guard is a unique dualstatus force with a federal mission to provide a combat reserve for the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force to fight our nation’s wars and a state mission to provide a response force answering the call of the Governor when citizens of the commonwealth are in need. More than 9,000 personnel in the Virginia Army National Guard, Virginia Air National Guard and Virginia Defense Force as well as the state and federal civilian workforce serve in more than 50 communities across the state. Since September 11, 2001, more than 18,500 VNG Soldiers and Airmen have mobilized on federal active duty for homeland security mission and combat, air superiority, security, peace support and sustainment operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo, East Africa and other locations across the world. Connect with the Virginia National Guard: Official web site: va.ng.mil On Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube: @VaNationalGuard The Virginia National Guard Always Ready, Always There
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