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Derrick Anderson is an American Politician, lawyer, and military officer He is a former officer of the United States Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets.[1]
Derrick Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | Derrick Anderson August 5, 1984 Spotsylvania, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Virginia Tech (BS) Georgetown University (Juris Doctor) |
| Website | Derrick Anderson.com |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | 
United States Army |
| Rank | 
Major |
| Unit | United States Army Special Forces |
| Battles/wars | |
Anderson run in 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia in the same district However he lost in the Republican Primary to Yesli Vega.[2] He is Republican Nominee in 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia and will face Eugene Vindman in the General Election.[3]
Early life
editAnderson was born and raised in Virginia. He worked in his Mother's restaurant While attending High School. He enrolled in Virginia Tech, where he graduated with a BS in Political Science.
In 2019 Anderson graduated in Georgetown University with Juris doctor Degree.[1]
Military service and career
editAfter graduating from Virginia Tech, Anderson joined United States Army. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant he assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division as a Platoon Leader, where he deployed in Iraq for several months. He also served in United States Army Special Forces, known as Green Beret, where He became A Team Leader. He deployed in several countries in Middle East. He served as Detachment Commander in Two Forces.[4]
Anderson also served in the White House during President Donald Trump Administration.[5]
In 2017 Anderson Appear in 60 MINUTES - NEWSMAKERS.[6]
Personal life
editAnderson is a fan of College football Virginia Tech Hokies.
References
edit- ^ a b "Derrick Anderson (L'19): Service and Sacrifice". Retrieved 2024-09-05.
- ^ Pittman, Nathan (2022-06-22). "Republican Party of Virginia Statement on Yesli Vega Winning Seventh Congressional District Republican Primary". Republican Party of Virginia. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ Seymour, Emily (2024-06-20). "Vindman, Anderson to face off in Virginia's 7th District". INSIDENOVA.COM. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
- ^ "U.S. Army Capt. Derrick Anderson checks the condition of a wounded soldier during a first responder scenario as part of the 27th Annual Best Ranger Competition, Fort. Benning, Ga., May 08, 2010. Anderson is assigned to the 3rd Infantry Regiment. Teams were required to complete this scenario as part of the Day Stakes portion of the competition". www.defense.gov. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
- ^ Morris, Kyle (2024-06-29). "Trump endorses former Green Beret, Army colonel in their bids to flip House seats from blue to red". Fox News. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ Whitaker, Bill (2017-11-12). "Why were 5 U.S. soldiers killed by an American bomber in Afghanistan? - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-09-10.