Education
2004 Delta High School, Muncie, Indiana
2012 Bachelor of Science degree, Economics, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana.
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Zach McIlwain
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McIlwain has made multiple appearances on national television and other national media sources as an advocate trying to raise awareness on the issues currently facing veterans. As an Infantryman, McIlwain was deployed to Iraq with the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) in 2005-2006. McIlwain was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with Valor Device as well as the Combat Infantry Badge.
McIlwain"s unit"s focus during that deployment was "quelling Sectarian violence in Baghdad through diplomacy, direct action, and target acquisition missions." McIlwain was deployed again to Iraq with Deuce Four in 2008-2009.
McIlwain left Active Duty to pursue his education, and finished his service in 2013 as an Infantry Platoon Sergeant holding the rank of Staff Sergeant. Upon seeking and receiving help, he went on to become a strong advocate for veterans in the national arena.
He also completed his Bachelor of Science in Economics at Ball State University with Cum Laude Honors. McIlwain continues to utilize his own stories and struggles as a way to reach and touch the lives of veterans.
Through his work with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, he has been featured on national television, news media, and news print focused on bringing awareness to issues currently facing veterans.
McIlwain has been featured on Cable News Network, Military Times, Comedy Central, and Microsoft and National Broadcasting Company. Personal life McIlwain was born in Muncie, Indiana and raised in Albany, Indiana. He currently has no children. 2004 Delta High School, Muncie, Indiana.
Membership
He currently works with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Members of Congress, and other Veteran and Military Service Organizations focused on military and veteran affairs McIlwain is currently a Leadership Fellow and Spokesperson for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, a Sitting Member of the Indiana Military Coalition, a Congressional Advisor on military and veteran affairs, a Financial Institution Specialist for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and sits on various Nonprofit Boards to include an animal rescue partnered with Pets for Patriots.
