Perry Jefferies
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Perry Jefferies is a representative for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). A non-partisan non-profit founded in 2004 with tens of thousands of members in all 50 US states, IAVA is America’s first and largest Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans group.
Perry served as a First Sergeant with the Army’s 4th Infantry Division in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. After deploying to Iraq and traveling with the cavalry through the Sunni Triangle, his unit moved to the Iran – Iraq border and set up Camp Caldwell, future home of the New Iraqi Army. Often frustrated by the absence of priority on planning and basic Soldier needs, he has spoken out about the lack of basic necessities such as food, water, and repair parts. Previously a prison guard in Texas, he says that in many cases, Soldiers are treated worse than the convicts he used to guard.
After enlisting in the Texas National Guard, he joined the Army and served in Korea, Germany, and the United States before deploying to Iraq. He has served in infantry, armor, and cavalry units and was an instructor at the Armor School at Fort Knox. He retired in 2004 and was awarded the Bronze Star and the Legion of Merit. He is a member of the Order of Saint George for service to Armor and Cavalry.
Perry Jefferies hails from Waco, Texas but settled in Copperas Cove, near Fort Hood, where he lives with his wife. He works for a large contractor with the blood program at Fort Hood and rides motorcycles in his spare time.
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