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
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