Former Marine and Wounded Warrior, Candidate for U.S. Congress 52nd District

Carlsbad CA— Join Happy Hour Politics on Thursday, September 17th, to meet Jacquie Atkinson, a highly decorated and honorably discharged veteran. In her run for U.S. Congress, Jacquie Atkinson supports Fiscal and Economic Reform. “It’s time to end Washington’s addiction to higher taxes and more spending. The best way to achieve prosperity is to create jobs and restore the American Dream for all!”
During her tours of duty, she served as a Platoon Commander and Company Commander, later a staff officer directly in support of Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Jacquie’s personal military awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Commendation Medal, Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Joint Achievement Medal, Marine Corps Navy Achievement Medal, Presidential Unit Citation and USMC Combat Action Ribbon.
After serving her country in combat as a U.S. Marine, Jacquie is currently a Portfolio Manager in support of the Joint Improvised Explosives Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) where she works on mitigating the impacts of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). Jacquie’s expertise is used for Joint Military Publications and training war fighters on tactics, techniques and procedures pertaining to Asymmetric Warfare.
Jacquie has an extensive community advocate and volunteer record. She has been appointed to a number of civic boards and commissions – including serving as the Co-Chair of the San Diego Sheriffs’ Advisory Board. Jacqui is a member of the LGBT Advisory Board for the San Diego Mayor, a member of the San Diego Lincoln Club, and a Delegate to the California Republican Party.
Happy Hour Politics meets on Thursday, September 17th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at The Crossings, 5800 The Crossings Dr, Carlsbad. There is a $20 cash cover charge (includes appetizers). Drinks are available for purchase. For more information, contact Coordinator Melanie Burkholder at 307-690-7814 or hhpcbad@gmail.com. Check us out on Facebook as Happy Hour Politics, or follow us on Twitter @hhpcbad. RSVP by Thursday, September 10th.
Happy Hour Politics is a satellite club of Carlsbad Republican Women Federated (CRWF).