James David Vance (born James Donald Bowman; [a] August 2, 1984) is an American politician, author, attorney, and Marine Corps veteran serving as the 50th vice president of the United States since 2025 under President Donald Trump.

Aug 14, 2024 · Ohio Sen. JD Vance served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a combat correspondent for nearly four years, according to a spokesperson for the Marines. The Marine Corps spokesperson confirmed Vance’s dates of service as Sept. 22, 2003, to Sept. 21, 2007.

Oct 1, 2024 · What is JD Vance's military record? Vance served in the Marine Corps for four years, from 2003-2007, and was a public affairs officer during a six-month stint in Iraq but never saw combat

JD Vance, the Vice President-elect of the United States in 2024, is widely recognized for his bestselling memoir Hillbilly Elegy and his role as a U.S. Senator from Ohio, has a lesser-known but significant chapter in his life: his service in the United States Marine Corps.

Jul 16, 2024 · Vance, 39, is the first post-9/11 veteran to find a spot on a major party ticket and, if elected, would likely be the first Marine veteran to serve as the second-in-command.

Jul 16, 2024 · Former President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he selected Ohio Sen. JD Vance, a Marine veteran and a former fierce critic of Trump, as his running mate for the 2024 election.

Details about J.D. Vance's time in the Marines, including in what capacity he served and how it affected him in his own words.

Jul 18, 2024 · "Hillbilly Elegy" is J.D. Vance's bestselling memoir about growing up in Appalachian culture, his Marine Corps service, and his eventual studies at Yale Law School.

Jan 5, 2025 · JD Vance enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2003, just as the United States was becoming deeply involved in the Iraq War. Basic training, often referred to as “boot camp,” is a rigorous and transformative experience designed to turn civilians into Marines.

Jul 15, 2024 · JD Vance served four years as a Combat Correspondent in the Marines. J.D. Vance, a former Marine Corporal, is the first military veteran on a major Presidential ticket since John McCain in 2008...