Bobby Saxon

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name=Bobby Saxon

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date of birth=Birth date and age|1962|02|5|mf=y
place of birth=Athens, Georgia
party=Democrat
religion=Methodist

Bobby Saxon (born February 5, 1962) [ [http://www.bobbysaxon.com/index.htm Bobby Saxon - Georgia's 10th Congressional District] ] is an Iraq War combat veteran and small business owner from Nicholson, Georgia. He is a Major in the Georgia Army National Guard and has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Pentagon. Bobby attends Bethany United Methodist Church, is a member of the American Legion Post 56 in Jefferson, GA and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2872 in Athens, GA. He is the Democratic candidate [ [http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/082607/news_20070826121.shtml "District 10 challenger calls for Iraq pullout"] , OnlineAthens.com, August 26, 2007] for Georgia's 10th congressional district.

Early life

Bobby Saxon was born in 1962 at Athens General Hospital in Athens, Georgia. He was the eldest of three children, and after his father died in 1970, his young mother called on him to set an example for his younger siblings. While growing up in Oconee County he served as President of his class as a sophomore, junior, and senior at Oconee County High School, and also received several honors for his involvement in 4-H and Future Farmers of America.

Education

After high school Saxon enrolled at North Georgia College in Dahlonega, Georgia. To help with the cost of tuition, Saxon enlisted in the Georgia Army National Guard in 1983. The next year he transferred to Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia, where he began pursuing a degree in Business Administration while still continuing his military training. In 1985, Saxon graduated from the Army's Airborne School, qualifying as a paratrooper.

Military Service

After earning his college degree, Bobby proudly served his country for eight years in the United States Army. He then returned home to Oconee County where he started a small business. Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Bobby decided return to active military duty. He rejoined the Georgia Army National Guard and was promoted to the rank of Major in 2004. Major Saxon served in brief assignments in Afghanistan as the Project Officer for JMARC. His home unit was then mobilized to Iraq and there he served as the Battle Major for the 3rd Infantry Division in Baghdad. When his tour of duty in Iraq ended, Bobby was appointed to the Army Operations Center at the Pentagon, where he monitored the United States military’s effort to suppress terror worldwide. Currently, he serves in the Georgia Army National Guard as the Plans Officer for the 78th Troop Command located in Decatur, Georgia.

Military Awards

Bronze Star Medal

Meritorious Service Medal

Army Commendation Medal

Iraq Campaign Medal

Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Combat Action Badge

Parachutist Badge

Air Assault Badge

References

External links

* [http://www.bobbysaxon.com/index.htm Campaign Site]
* [http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000002572540 Democrat Files to Challenge Rep. Broun in Georgia’s 10th]