Background
II, Stephen Bernard Boesen, was born on June 10, 1969 in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Son of Lavina K. Boesen.
II, Stephen Bernard Boesen, was born on June 10, 1969 in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Son of Lavina K. Boesen.
Student in Airborne School, United States Army, 1988. Degree in Criminology, University Northern Iowa, 1992. Student in Infantry Officer Training, United States Army, 1992.
Student in Bradley Fighting Vehicle Leadership, United States Army, 1996. Graduate, United States Army Ranger School.
Commissioned lieutenant United States Army, 1987, advanced through grades to major, 2002, company executive officer Headquarters Camp Casey, Republic of Korea, 1993—1994, leader rifle platoon Fort Myer, Virginia, 1994—1995, executive officer rifle company, 1995—1996, assistant operations officer Fort Carson, Colorado, 1996—1998. Commander rifle company 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 1998—1999, headquarters company Commander, 1999—2000. Operations officer United States Army, since 2001.
Youth representative St Edwards Catholic Church, Waterloo, Iowa, 1986—1987. Member of National Infantryman's Association, 1st Iowa National Infantry Association (secretary 2004-2005), Association United States Army (president 1990-1991), Iowa National Guard Officer's Association (area president 2004-2005), Boy Scouts American (star scout 1981-1984, den leader 2002-2003, assistant den leader 2004-2005).
Married Anne E. Hickerson, January 6, 1996. Children: Zachery T., Allyson K., Benjamin G.