2023 In Service to Our Country

11 The General Assembly Ballard, Jason (R-12th) Seniority in the House: 82 Giles, Radford; Part of Montgomery and Pulaski Pocahontas 804.698.1012 • Room E212 P.O. Box 431 • Pearisburg, VA 24134 P 540.787.5011 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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