Full Name:
Allen West
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Angela; 2 Children: Aubrey, Austen
Birth Date:
02/07/1961
Birth Place:
Atlanta, GA
Religion:
Christian
BA, Political Science, University of Tennessee
MA, Political Science, Kansas State University
MA, Political Theory and Military Operations, United States Army Command and General Staff Officer College
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 18, 2012
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2011-2012
No caucus information on file.
Experience, Former High School Teacher
Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army, retired
Member, Community Christian Church
Awards:
Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3), Army Commendation Medal (3) one with Valor, Valorious Unit Award, Army Achievement Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon (2), National Defense Service Medal (3), Kuwait Liberation Medal, Saudi Arabia- Kuwait Liberation Medal, Army Services Ribbon, United States Army Master Parachutist Badge, United States Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia, Unites States Army Air Assault Badge, Italian Parachutist Badge, German Proficiency Award (Bronze)