Bobby Saxon
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Bobby Saxon (born February 5, 1962)[1] 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 [2] 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 passed away tragically 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 Awards
Bronze Star Medal
Army Commendation Medal – 2nd Award
Air Force Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal – 6th Award
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal – 2nd Award
National Defense Service Medal – 2nd Award
Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War On Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal – 2nd Award, M – Device (2nd Award)
Overseas Service Ribbon – 2nd Award
Army Reserve Overseas Training Ribbon – 4th Award
Georgia Special Operations Ribbon – 2nd Award
Georgia State Active Duty Ribbon
Combat Action Badge
Parachutist Badge
Air Assault Badge
Drivers Badge