Don Bacon
Donald John Bacon is an American politician and retired military officer who has served as the U.S. representative for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district since 2017. During his 29 years in the United States Air Force, he commanded wings at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and Offutt Air Force Base south of Omaha, Nebraska, before retiring as a brigadier general in 2014. A member of the Republican Party, his district includes all of Omaha and the areas surrounding the Offutt base.
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Background
Born
1963-08-16, Chicago Heights
Education
Northern Illinois University, University of Phoenix, National Defense University, Grace Christian Academy
Prior Occupations
politician, assistant professor
Positions Held
congressional staff, United States representative
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Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Republican
State
Nebraska
Status
Current member
In office since
2017
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