My name is Doug Denneny. I served our country as an officer in the United States Navy for over twenty-two years and now I’m ready to serve our nation again…this time in the U.S. Congress. It is time for change in the 11th District. If you give me your vote we can work together to make our district and our nation a better place to live, work, and play.

I have extensive Capitol Hill experience, first as a Navy Legislative Fellow for for a U.S. Senator and then as a deputy legislative liaison for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. I know how to get things done on Capitol Hill, by working together with Democrats and Republicans. We need to change the tone in Washington, D.C. and that will take leadership.

Leadership is not something new to me. In the Navy I led over two hundred military personnel as a commanding officer of a fighter squadron. I was honored to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross for valor following my combat experiences in Operation Iraqi Freedom. I understand first-hand the complexities of this war and the need to create an exit strategy to bring our troops home safely.

Following my years in the military I decided to take on leadership roles here at home in Fairfax County. I was elected and serve as President of the Mantua Citizens’ Association where I represent the interests of the residents of over 1600 homes. I was appointed and have served on three Fairfax County Boards: the Tysons Corner Land Use Task Force, the Environmental Quality Advisory Council and the Industrial Development Authority.

My experiences in the military and in my community have prepared me well to serve as a member of Congress, and I am driven to improve our nation and the 11th District. As your Congressman I will fight to:

• Set us on the correct path to bring our troops home
• Balance our budget, fix our economy and find ways to continue to create jobs for working class people
• Provide world class healthcare for all Americans
• Manage growth better and fix our transportation problems

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy and a Master of Arts in National Security Studies with a certificate in legislative studies from Georgetown University. I spent a term at Oxford University in England studying economics, completed a political candidate training program at UVA’s Sorensen Institute, and was a national security fellow at MIT’s Seminar XXI fellowship program. Today I am a business development professional for Boeing.

Education

• Master of Arts in National Security Studies from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. Studied full time at Oxford University, England for a semester in pursuit of the Georgetown degree
• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, U.S. Naval Academy, Elected President of the academy’s student branch of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics organization
• Certificate in Legislative Studies, Georgetown University, Government Affairs Institute
• Fellow, MIT’s Seminar XXI Fellowship in International Relations and the National Interest
• Graduate of the Candidate Training Program at the University of Virginia’s Sorensen Institute of Political Leadership
• Graduate of the U.S. Naval War College (non-resident seminar program)
• Graduate of the U.S. Armed Forces Staff College
• Graduate and then instructor at the elite U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN)

Community And Political Activities

Appointed by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and has served as a member of three County boards: the Environmental Quality Advisory Council, the Tysons Corner Land Use Task Force, and the Industrial Development Authority

• Elected and serves as President of the Mantua Citizens’ Association. Represents the interests of the residents of a community of over 1600 homes in Fairfax County, Virginia
• Member of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee
• Founding member of the Fairfax League of Conservation Voters
• Elected and serving as Treasurer of the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1984 Alumni organization
• Assistant Cubmaster, Cub Scout Pack 1533, Fairfax County
• Volunteer, Little League Umpire

Professional History

• Aircraft Sales/Marketing Manager for The Boeing Company (2006 – present)
• Deputy Legislative Assistant for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff – Captain (select), U.S. Navy (2005-06)
• Special Assistant and Speechwriter for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (2004-05)
• Executive Officer and Commanding Officer of a Navy F-14 Tomcat and F/A-18 Super Hornet Squadron (2001-04) led over 230 personnel during a challenging combat deployment to Iraq. Singularly responsible for over $650 million in squadron assets and the efficient execution of a $1.7 million annual operating budget. Ranked the number one Commanding Officer in the Air Wing.
• Military Legislative Fellow for Senator John McCain. Served as a fellow in a non-partisan role in his DC office (1999-00)
• TOPGUN Instructor / F-14 Naval Flight Officer – Flew and instructed as a Naval Flight Officer in the back seat of Navy fighters. Selected as the Pacific Fleet F-14 Tomcat Naval Flight Officer of the Year. Deployed on aircraft carriers multiple times and flew missions in support of conflicts around the world (1984-99)
• Earned the Distinguished Flying Cross with V for valor in Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003). Led the first strike element of non-stealth aircraft over Baghdad. Earned six air medals and numerous other individual and campaign awards for participation in operations around the world. Has been to Iraq and Afghanistan (2004/2005), and Somalia (1993)
• Selected as a Regional (1999/2004) and National Finalist (1999) for the White House Fellowship Program

Family

I am most proud of my role as husband to my wonderful wife Stacey who also volunteers in the community, and father to our two terrific kids who attend public school in Fairfax County.

I ask you to join me as I fight to change America’s future and improve our lives in Virginia’s 11th District.