Jeff Swanson, Colonel (ret) served both as an enlisted Marine in combat during Vietnam and as a Chaplain in the USAF for over 32 years on active and reserve duty. He was one of the last Vietnam veterans still on active duty when he retired in 2011. Jeff serves as the Chair of the Democratic Party of Otero County, Mentor Coordinator for the 12th Judicial Court Veterans Treatment Court, and he was the Democratic candidate for House District 51. He brings his extensive network in CD 2 and strong dedication to veterans and their loved ones to his work as a Caucus CD2 Vice Chair.