Raised on a farm in the Midwest, Don Bacon learned the value of hard work and the importance of fiscal responsibility. Don worked his way through college graduating from Northern Illinois University with a Political Science Degree in 1984. He also married his Illinois sweetheart, Angie, in 1984. They subsequently had three sons and one daughter. He later earned Master’s Degrees from University of Phoenix and National War College. Wanting to serve his country, Don joined the Air Force in 1985 and served for 29.5 years, retiring as a Brigadier General. He served in the intelligence, electronic warfare, reconnaissance and public affairs career fields and had 16 assignments all over the world. He commanded twice at the wing level, including Ramstein Air Base in Germany and Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. He also commanded one group, one squadron, and one expeditionary squadron. He deployed four times during his career to the Middle East to include commanding an electronic warfare squadron during the invasion of Iraq and a year-long tour to Baghdad during the surge in 2007-2008. He won multiple awards during his time in the Air Force including Distinguished Service Medal, two Legion of Merits, and two Bronze Stars. He was selected as Europe’s top Air Force Wing Commander (along with Angie as commander’s spouse) in 2009. He was a distinguished graduate in his Air and Command Staff College, Navigator School, and Intelligence School. Don has also worked for Congressman Jeff Fortenberry as his Military Advisor, with a focus on Offutt Air Force Base and Nebraska National Guard. He is an Asst. Professor at Bellevue University where he is teaching Undergraduate Leadership courses and American Vision and Values (The Kirkpatrick Signature Series). Don resides in Papillion. He is running for Congress to serve the people of Nebraska by bringing important military leadership to Congress and being a strong advocate for fiscal responsibility and conservative values.
