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Who is LTC Alexander Vindman, NSC staffer on Trump-Zalensky phone call testifying today about his concerns about political quid pro quo during WH discussions with Ukraine? Here is his Army Service record from the Pentagon...
Vindman began Army service in January 1999. Prior to his current duties as a foreign area officer, National Security Council, he served in the infantry branch. He deployed to Iraq from September 2004 to September 2005 where he earned a Purple Heart in October 2004.
Prior to his current duties, he served on the Joint Staff at the Pentagon from September 2015 to July 2018.
His awards: Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2nd award), Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (4th award), Army Achievement Medal (3rd award),
National Defense Service Medal , Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (4th award), Valorous Unit Award, Ranger Tab, Combat Infantryman Badge,
Expert Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Presidential Service Badge, Joint Chiefs of Staff identification Badge, Navy Unit Commendation....that's who LTC Alexander Vindman is.
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