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(Jackson, MI) – Gregory Vadnais, retired Michigan Army National Guard Major General and owner of Michigan-based Paxton Resources, today announced his endorsement of Brian Rooney in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District.
“I am proud to support and endorse Brian Rooney for Congress,” said Vadnais. “Brian understands the challenges that we face today in our state and nation. His military service, business experience, and understanding of constitutional law have prepared him to take a leadership role when he is elected to Congress. I am confident that with his personal and professional skill set, Brian Rooney will effectively represent Michigan’s 7th Congressional District in Washington.”
Vadnais continued, “Brian has a deep understanding of the issues his fellow veterans encounter when they come home from war. He will be a tireless advocate for the many veterans and current service members in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District. I encourage veterans and all those who support our men and women in uniform to vote for Brian Rooney on August 3rd. We need more leaders like him representing us in Congress.”
In accepting the endorsement, Rooney said, “I am humbled by and grateful for Major General Vadnais’s endorsement. Under his leadership as battalion commander and later as division commander, Major General Vadnais commanded thousands of troops from Michigan. He understands that we need a change of leadership in Washington. We need folks representing us who understand what our military men and women face when serving abroad and who will fight for them when they come home.”
Rooney was a Captain in the Marine Corps and served in Iraq between the summer of 2004 and the beginning of March 2005. After leaving active duty, Rooney worked as an attorney at the Thomas More Law Center, a conservative constitutional law firm dedicated to the defense of religious freedom, family values, and the sanctity of human life, as well as the promotion of a strong national defense. Rooney serves on the Pittsburgh Steelers Board of Directors and co-owns several other family-run businesses with his brothers and sisters. Rooney was recently endorsed by the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
The Michigan Republican Primary is on August 3rd.
Background Information on Michigan Business Leader and Retired Major General Vadnais
Gregory J. Vadnais is the owner and president of Paxton Resources. He recently retired from the Michigan Army National Guard with 36 years of service. He commanded one of only eight National Guard Divisions and 10 Active Army Divisions in the country. His last command was the 38th Mechanized Infantry Division, the majority of which is located in four states including Michigan. General Vadnais was the only guardsman from Michigan to command the 38th Infantry Division in its 88 year history. The 38th Division has an authorized strength of 18,000 soldiers. Over 8,000 soldiers of the 38th Infantry Division have been mobilized and deployed to 17 countries during his tenure of command. Previous assignments include Commander, Service Battery, 1st Battalion, and 119th Field Artillery. He also has served as the Commander, 46th Infantry Brigade, Michigan Army National Guard. Vadnais commanded Joint Task Force Cyclone which was comprised of 14,000 soldiers and airmen from 26 states in support of relief operations for Hurricane Katrina. Major General Vadnais began his career in 1970 as an enlisted soldier in the Michigan Army National Guard and attended Officer Candidate School. He was commissioned in 1973 as a Second Lieutenant in the 119th Field Artillery Battalion. He has commanded at every level. Vadnais is a resident graduate of the United States Army War College and has numerous decorations and awards. Vadnais graduated from Central Michigan University in 1973. He and his wife Leanne are residents of Gaylord, Michigan.
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