Don Bacon for Congress

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 Masters 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 s...