J.D. Vance served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2003 to 2007, where he worked as a military journalist. After his military service, he earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University and a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School, then worked briefly in corporate law and as a venture capitalist before entering politics.
Early Career
Military Service
- Branch: United States Marine Corps
- Years of Service: 2003 - 2007
- Role: Military journalist in public affairs
- Deployment: Served in Iraq during the Iraq War
Education
- Ohio State University
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy
- Graduation Year: 2009
- Yale Law School
- Degree: Juris Doctor
- Graduation Year: 2013
Professional Experience
Legal Career
- Law Firm: Sidley Austin LLP
- Position: Litigation associate
Venture Capital
- Mithril Capital
- Role: Worked for Peter Thiel's venture capital firm
- Narya
- Co-founder: Launched a venture capital firm in 2020
Political Career
U.S. Senate
- Position: United States Senator from Ohio
- Term: January 3, 2023 - January 10, 2025
- Notable Actions: Responded to the East Palestine train derailment, supported border security, and opposed military aid to Ukraine.
Vice Presidency
- Position: 50th Vice President of the United States
- Term Start: January 20, 2025
- Affiliation: Republican Party, serving under President Donald Trump
Vance's career spans military service, law, venture capital, and politics, showcasing a diverse professional background.
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