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'''Donald C. Bolduc''' is a retired United States Army [[Brigadier general (United States)|brigadier general]] currently running for the [[2022 United States Senate election in New Hampshire|U.S. Senate election]] (2022) as a direct challenge to Democratic incumbent senator [[Maggie Hassan]].
==Early life and family==
Bolduc is a native of [[Laconia, New Hampshire]], the son of Armand A. Bolduc (1939–2018) and Janet Gagne Bolduc (1940–2003). His father was a farmer and served in the [[National Guard (United States)|National Guard]]. Bolduc resides in Stratham, New Hampshire and has been married to Sharon M. Bolduc for 30 years. They have three sons Joshua, Zachary, and Matthew, as well as three grandchildren Little “J “, Hurricane Hadley, and Hannah Banana. He is a practicing Catholic.
In his younger years, Bolduc’s work ethic was shaped by working on his grandfather’s farm, paper routes, working as a grounds keeper at a resort, working at Piche’s Ski Shop, and working as a Police Cadet and then a Special (part-time) Police Officer on the Laconia Police Department. At the time, Bolduc was the youngest and only high school student to work as a part-time police officer in New Hampshire.
==Military service==
[[Brigadier general (United States)|Brigadier General]] Don C. Bolduc served a total of 10 tours in Afghanistan.
As the Battalion Commander of 1<sup>st</sup> Battalion 3<sup>rd</sup> Special Forces Group (Desert Eagles) Bolduc’s unit was credited with the success of Operation Medusa and awarded the Canadian Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendation for actions by the “Desert Eagles” that were considered an extraordinary deed or activity, of a rare high standard, in extremely hazardous circumstances, beyond the demands of normal duty in combat. This was the first time a foreign military unit received this distinction from the Canadian government and military. From 2010 through 2011 and 2012-2013 he served as Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force commander and then as Commander, Combined Joint Special Operations Component Commander in Afghanistan and was credited with the creation and establishment of the “Village Stability Operations” the only successful bottom-up stability effort in rural areas and villages in Afghanistan. The program achieved unprecedented security gains and was considered by Mullah Omar the most dangerous program to the Taliban. This program undermined insurgent influence and control by the Taliban and ensured the stabilization of large areas of the war-torn country through Afghan Local Police between 2010-2013.
In his role as the Special Operations Command-Africa commander (COMSOCAFRICA) from 2015-2017 BG Bolduc was responsible for 96 missions and more than 2000 U.S. military, interagency and international military personnel operating in 28 countries throughout Africa and Europe. SOCAFRICA is designated as U.S. Africa Command’s lead counter-Violent Extremist Organizations (VEO) operations component. Prior to this, he served on the Joint Staff in the Office of Secretary of Defense and as the Aide to the Secretary of the Army at the Pentagon.
==Political activity==
In June 2019, Bolduc became a candidate in [[2020 United States Senate election in New Hampshire|2020 U.S. Senate election in New Hampshire]], running as a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]], against incumbent Democratic senator [[Jeanne Shaheen]]. He was not able to solidify support against the Republican primary to then Trump-endorsed Corky Messner. After the 2020 election and with a strong desire to make a difference, Bolduc announced his campaign for the Senate once again for the [[2022 United States Senate election in New Hampshire|2022 U.S. Senate election]], now a direct challenge to Democratic incumbent senator [[Maggie Hassan]].
Bolduc claims that the United States "has taken a hard left turn toward Socialism and a Marxist form of tyrannical government."
In February 2021, Bolduc published an opinion piece in [[USA Today|''USA Today'']] asking the Biden administration not to change the course established by the Trump administration for withdrawing U.S. forces from Afghanistan. In the wake of horrific course of events around the Withdrawal on August 30<sup>th</sup> 2021
== Victor ==
Bolduc is the recipient of a Medical Service Dog from Guardian Angels Medical Dog Service Inc. based in Williston, FL. Northrop Grumman sponsored the care and training of “Victor”. Bolduc paired in February 2018 with Victor and is now enjoying the benefits of a medical service dog.
== Education and training: ==
* Doctoral Candidate, [[Liberty University]]
* Honorary Doctorate, [[New England College]]
* [[United States Army War College]], Master of Science, Security Technologies
* [[Webster University]], Master of Arts, Business Technology-Human Resources
* [[Salem State University|Salem State College]], Bachelor of Science, Sociology
* [[Dean College]], Associate of Science, Criminal Justice
* [[United States Army War College]], Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania (2009)
* [[United States Army Command and General Staff College]], Fort Leavenworth, KS
== Political activity ==
In June 2019, Bolduc became a candidate in [[2020 United States Senate election in New Hampshire|2020 U.S. Senate election in New Hampshire]], running as a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]], against incumbent Democratic senator [[Jeanne Shaheen]]. He was not able to solidify support against the Republican primary to then Trump-endorsed Corky Messner. After the 2020 election and with a strong desire to make a difference, Bolduc announced his campaign for the Senate once again for the [[2022 United States Senate election in New Hampshire|2022 U.S. Senate election]], now a direct challenge to Democratic incumbent senator [[Maggie Hassan]].
Bolduc claims that the United States "has taken a hard left turn toward Socialism and a Marxist form of tyrannical government."
In February 2021, Bolduc published an opinion piece in [[USA Today|''USA Today'']] asking the Biden administration not to change the course established by the Trump administration for withdrawing U.S. forces from Afghanistan. In the wake of horrific course of events around the Withdrawal on August 30<sup>th</sup> 2021.
== Endorsements ==
[[Brigadier general (United States)|Brigadier General]] Don C. Bolduc has received the following endorsements:
* '''[[Tom Cotton]],''' Arkansas Senator, Veteran
* '''[[Michael Waltz|Mike Waltz]],''' Florida Congressman, Veteran
* '''J. Warren Cassidy''', Former NRA CEO
* [https://www.sealpac.org/ Seal Pac]
* [[Thomas E. White|Thomas E White]], Former US Secretary of the Army
* '''Robert J. O’Neil'''
* [[Senate Conservatives Fund]]
* William Fowler NH State Rep, Former Congressional Candidate
* [https://vets-for-trump.com/ Vets For Trump]
* Doug Scamman Former NH House Speaker, Stratham
* He has also been endorsed by many veterans and other influencers. You can view them here: https://www.donbolduc.com/endorsements/
==Awards and decorations==
Bolduc's decorations and badges<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.laconiadailysun.com/community/announcments/special-forces-commander-laconia-native-bolduc-retires-after-32-years-in-army/article_6545fadf-3a81-582a-92e4-d2f3edee8f09.html|title=Special Forces commander & Laconia native Bolduc retires after 32 years in Army|website=The Laconia Daily Sun}}</ref> include the following:
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==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.donbolduc.com/ Official campaign website]
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'''Donald C. Bolduc''' is a retired United States Army [[Brigadier general (United States)|brigadier general]] and a [[politician]].
==Early life and family==
Bolduc is a native of [[Laconia, New Hampshire]],<ref name="Govexec"/> the son of Armand A. Bolduc (1939–2018) and Janet Gagne Bolduc (1940–2003).<ref name="Obit">{{cite news |title=Armand A. Bolduc |url=https://www.currentobituary.com/obit/219149 |access-date=August 24, 2021 |work=Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services |date=2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Janet 'Jan' L. Bolduc |url=http://www.simoneaupaquette.com/Obituaries/NOVEMBER%202003/BOLDUC_J.html |access-date=August 24, 2021 |work=Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home & Cremation Services |date=2003}}</ref> His father was a farmer and served in the [[National Guard (United States)|National Guard]].<ref name="Obit"/> Bolduc married Sharon M. Whitman, and they have three children.<ref name="Govexec"/>
==Military service==
Bolduc took part in [[Operation Medusa]]<ref name="Medusa">{{cite book | title=Operation Medusa: The Furious Battle That Saved Afghanistan from the Taliban | author=Fraser, David | authorlink=David Fraser (military officer) | year=2018 | isbn=9780771039300}}</ref> as commander of the 1st Battalion, [[3rd Special Forces Group (United States)|3rd Special Forces Group]]. From 2010 to 2011, he served as Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force commander and from 2012 to 2013 as Commander of the Combined Joint Special Operations Component in [[War in Afghanistan (2001–present)|Afghanistan]] where he started the "Village Stability Operations" program.<ref name="Patch-Bolduc">{{cite web |title=General Bolduc - Reflections in Command of Special Operations |url=https://patch.com/new-hampshire/concord-nh/calendar/event/20190403/532168/general-bolduc-reflections-in-command-of-special-operations |publisher=[[Patch Media]] |accessdate=21 June 2019 |date=1 April 2019}}</ref> He served a total of 10 tours in Afghanistan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2019/06/26/after-serving-his-county-for-36-years-this-retired-army-general-now-wants-to-serve-in-the-senate/|title=After serving his country for 36 years, this retired army general now wants to serve in the Senate|first=Laura|last=Murgatroyd|date=June 27, 2019|website=Military Times}}</ref> Bolduc suffered a hip injury in a [[friendly fire]] incident 2001, and in 2005 he sustained a brain injury.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Searcey |first1=Dionne |title=A General’s New Mission: Leading a Charge Against PTSD |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/08/world/africa/donald-bolduc-ptsd.html |access-date=August 24, 2021 |work=New York Times |date=October 7, 2016 |quote=When a bomb dropped on his position in Afghanistan in 2001 — a friendly fire accident — General Bolduc's hip was badly damaged. ... General Bolduc learned that not only did he suffer from PTSD, but he also had a bullet-size spot on his brain, an injury probably dating to his helicopter crash in Afghanistan in 2005.}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Morang |first1=Ralph |title=Army General Prefers Therapy, Not Medication |url=https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:8u4Tow6-H8AJ:https://www.fosters.com/news/20190603/army-general-prefers-therapy-not-medication+&cd=13&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=si |access-date=August 24, 2021 |work=Foster's Daily Democrat |date=June 3, 2018 |quote=combat veterans can have injuries that do not show: Post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries. Bolduc has both.}}</ref>
==Political activity==
In June 2019, Bolduc became a candidate in the [[2020 United States Senate election in New Hampshire|2020 U.S. Senate election in New Hampshire]], running as a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]], against incumbent Democratic senator [[Jeanne Shaheen]]. He lost the Republican primary to Trump-endorsed Corky Messner.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rogers|first=Josh|date=June 24, 2019|title=Don Bolduc Enters 2020 Senate Race As First Republican Challenger To Jeanne Shaheen|url=https://www.nhpr.org/post/don-bolduc-enters-2020-senate-race-first-republican-challenger-jeanne-shaheen|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=www.nhpr.org}}</ref> After the 2020 election, Bolduc announced that he would run for Senate again in the [[2022 United States Senate election in New Hampshire|2022 election]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=DiStaso|first=John|date=November 9, 2020|title=Gen. Don Bolduc wastes no time announcing 2022 US Senate candidacy to take on Hassan|url=https://www.wmur.com/article/gen-donald-bolduc-wastes-no-time-announcing-2022-us-senate-candidacy-to-take-on-hassan/34620825#|access-date=February 8, 2021}}</ref> hoping to challenge Democratic incumbent senator [[Maggie Hassan]], who is running for reelection.<ref name="HassanNH">{{Cite tweet |number=1334889676361052163 |author=Adam Sexton |user=AdamSextonWMUR |title=No surprise here but now it's official: @Maggie_Hassan is running for re-election in 2022. Full interview will air Sunday 10am on @WMUR9 CloseUp. #NHPolitics #NHSen #WMUR |date=December 4, 2020 |access-date=February 8, 2021}}</ref>
{{commons category}} Bolduc has endorsed the false<ref>Multiple sources:
* {{Cite news|last=Crowley|first=Michael|date=2020-11-06|title=Trump's False Election Fraud Claims Split Republicans|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/06/us/politics/trump-election-republicans.html|access-date=2021-05-16|issn=0362-4331}}
* {{Cite web|title=Trump continues to push false claims of election fraud in weekend flurry of press releases|url=https://news.yahoo.com/trump-continues-push-false-claims-171322665.html|access-date=2021-05-16|website=news.yahoo.com|language=en-US}}
* {{Cite web|title=Trump falsely claims he won election as millions of votes remain uncounted|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-speaks-election-night-live-stream-2020-11-04/|access-date=2021-05-16|website=www.cbsnews.com|language=en-US}}
* {{Cite web|title=Trump doubles down on false election claim in impeachment response|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-doubles-down-on-false-election-claim-in-impeachment-response/ar-BB1djr6Z|access-date=2021-05-16|website=www.msn.com}}</ref> [[Attempts to overturn the 2020 United States presidential election#Stop the Steal|conspiracy theory]] that the 2020 presidential election was rigged to favor [[Joe Biden]], and claims that the United States "has taken a hard left turn toward Socialism and a Marxist form of tyrannical government."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bender |first1=Bryan |title='Disturbing and Reckless': Retired Brass Spread Election Lie in Attack on Biden, Democrats |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2021/05/11/retired-brass-biden-election-487374?fbclid=IwAR1rYPjKcn9Ld93W-DgEA0BQayUGkXv9F3GoHMDEXimJtirDsPr0OkzJ8K4 |access-date=May 12, 2021 |work=Politico |date=May 11, 2021}}</ref>
In February 2021, Bolduc published an opinion piece in ''[[USA Today]]'' asking the Biden administration not to change the course established by the Trump administration for withdrawing U.S. forces from Afghanistan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/todaysdebate/2021/02/25/withdraw-troops-afghanistan-trump-administration-scheduled-editorials-debates/6825828002/|title=Withdraw troops as Trump administration scheduled. The Afghanistan Study Group is wrong.|first=Don|last=Bolduc|website=USA TODAY}}</ref> In September 2021 he joined the many conservatives criticizing the actions of [[chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff]] [[Mark Milley]], describing his actions as irresponsible and potentially treasonous. He publicly called for Milley's resignation citing a lack of trust and confidence among military service members.<ref>https://www.foxnews.com/media/mark-milley-resignation-treason-dereliction-duty-don-bolduc</ref>
==Awards and decorations==
Bolduc's decorations and badges<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.laconiadailysun.com/community/announcments/special-forces-commander-laconia-native-bolduc-retires-after-32-years-in-army/article_6545fadf-3a81-582a-92e4-d2f3edee8f09.html|title=Special Forces commander & Laconia native Bolduc retires after 32 years in Army|website=The Laconia Daily Sun}}</ref> include the following:
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==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.donbolduc.com/ Official campaign website]
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-'''Donald C. Bolduc''' is a retired United States Army [[Brigadier general (United States)|brigadier general]] currently running for the [[2022 United States Senate election in New Hampshire|U.S. Senate election]] (2022) as a direct challenge to Democratic incumbent senator [[Maggie Hassan]].
+'''Donald C. Bolduc''' is a retired United States Army [[Brigadier general (United States)|brigadier general]] and a [[politician]].
==Early life and family==
-Bolduc is a native of [[Laconia, New Hampshire]], the son of Armand A. Bolduc (1939–2018) and Janet Gagne Bolduc (1940–2003). His father was a farmer and served in the [[National Guard (United States)|National Guard]]. Bolduc resides in Stratham, New Hampshire and has been married to Sharon M. Bolduc for 30 years. They have three sons Joshua, Zachary, and Matthew, as well as three grandchildren Little “J “, Hurricane Hadley, and Hannah Banana. He is a practicing Catholic.
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-In his younger years, Bolduc’s work ethic was shaped by working on his grandfather’s farm, paper routes, working as a grounds keeper at a resort, working at Piche’s Ski Shop, and working as a Police Cadet and then a Special (part-time) Police Officer on the Laconia Police Department. At the time, Bolduc was the youngest and only high school student to work as a part-time police officer in New Hampshire.
+Bolduc is a native of [[Laconia, New Hampshire]],<ref name="Govexec"/> the son of Armand A. Bolduc (1939–2018) and Janet Gagne Bolduc (1940–2003).<ref name="Obit">{{cite news |title=Armand A. Bolduc |url=https://www.currentobituary.com/obit/219149 |access-date=August 24, 2021 |work=Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services |date=2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Janet 'Jan' L. Bolduc |url=http://www.simoneaupaquette.com/Obituaries/NOVEMBER%202003/BOLDUC_J.html |access-date=August 24, 2021 |work=Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home & Cremation Services |date=2003}}</ref> His father was a farmer and served in the [[National Guard (United States)|National Guard]].<ref name="Obit"/> Bolduc married Sharon M. Whitman, and they have three children.<ref name="Govexec"/>
==Military service==
-[[Brigadier general (United States)|Brigadier General]] Don C. Bolduc served a total of 10 tours in Afghanistan.
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-As the Battalion Commander of 1<sup>st</sup> Battalion 3<sup>rd</sup> Special Forces Group (Desert Eagles) Bolduc’s unit was credited with the success of Operation Medusa and awarded the Canadian Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendation for actions by the “Desert Eagles” that were considered an extraordinary deed or activity, of a rare high standard, in extremely hazardous circumstances, beyond the demands of normal duty in combat. This was the first time a foreign military unit received this distinction from the Canadian government and military. From 2010 through 2011 and 2012-2013 he served as Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force commander and then as Commander, Combined Joint Special Operations Component Commander in Afghanistan and was credited with the creation and establishment of the “Village Stability Operations” the only successful bottom-up stability effort in rural areas and villages in Afghanistan. The program achieved unprecedented security gains and was considered by Mullah Omar the most dangerous program to the Taliban. This program undermined insurgent influence and control by the Taliban and ensured the stabilization of large areas of the war-torn country through Afghan Local Police between 2010-2013.
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-In his role as the Special Operations Command-Africa commander (COMSOCAFRICA) from 2015-2017 BG Bolduc was responsible for 96 missions and more than 2000 U.S. military, interagency and international military personnel operating in 28 countries throughout Africa and Europe. SOCAFRICA is designated as U.S. Africa Command’s lead counter-Violent Extremist Organizations (VEO) operations component. Prior to this, he served on the Joint Staff in the Office of Secretary of Defense and as the Aide to the Secretary of the Army at the Pentagon.
+Bolduc took part in [[Operation Medusa]]<ref name="Medusa">{{cite book | title=Operation Medusa: The Furious Battle That Saved Afghanistan from the Taliban | author=Fraser, David | authorlink=David Fraser (military officer) | year=2018 | isbn=9780771039300}}</ref> as commander of the 1st Battalion, [[3rd Special Forces Group (United States)|3rd Special Forces Group]]. From 2010 to 2011, he served as Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force commander and from 2012 to 2013 as Commander of the Combined Joint Special Operations Component in [[War in Afghanistan (2001–present)|Afghanistan]] where he started the "Village Stability Operations" program.<ref name="Patch-Bolduc">{{cite web |title=General Bolduc - Reflections in Command of Special Operations |url=https://patch.com/new-hampshire/concord-nh/calendar/event/20190403/532168/general-bolduc-reflections-in-command-of-special-operations |publisher=[[Patch Media]] |accessdate=21 June 2019 |date=1 April 2019}}</ref> He served a total of 10 tours in Afghanistan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2019/06/26/after-serving-his-county-for-36-years-this-retired-army-general-now-wants-to-serve-in-the-senate/|title=After serving his country for 36 years, this retired army general now wants to serve in the Senate|first=Laura|last=Murgatroyd|date=June 27, 2019|website=Military Times}}</ref> Bolduc suffered a hip injury in a [[friendly fire]] incident 2001, and in 2005 he sustained a brain injury.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Searcey |first1=Dionne |title=A General’s New Mission: Leading a Charge Against PTSD |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/08/world/africa/donald-bolduc-ptsd.html |access-date=August 24, 2021 |work=New York Times |date=October 7, 2016 |quote=When a bomb dropped on his position in Afghanistan in 2001 — a friendly fire accident — General Bolduc's hip was badly damaged. ... General Bolduc learned that not only did he suffer from PTSD, but he also had a bullet-size spot on his brain, an injury probably dating to his helicopter crash in Afghanistan in 2005.}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Morang |first1=Ralph |title=Army General Prefers Therapy, Not Medication |url=https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:8u4Tow6-H8AJ:https://www.fosters.com/news/20190603/army-general-prefers-therapy-not-medication+&cd=13&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=si |access-date=August 24, 2021 |work=Foster's Daily Democrat |date=June 3, 2018 |quote=combat veterans can have injuries that do not show: Post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries. Bolduc has both.}}</ref>
==Political activity==
-In June 2019, Bolduc became a candidate in [[2020 United States Senate election in New Hampshire|2020 U.S. Senate election in New Hampshire]], running as a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]], against incumbent Democratic senator [[Jeanne Shaheen]]. He was not able to solidify support against the Republican primary to then Trump-endorsed Corky Messner. After the 2020 election and with a strong desire to make a difference, Bolduc announced his campaign for the Senate once again for the [[2022 United States Senate election in New Hampshire|2022 U.S. Senate election]], now a direct challenge to Democratic incumbent senator [[Maggie Hassan]].
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-Bolduc claims that the United States "has taken a hard left turn toward Socialism and a Marxist form of tyrannical government."
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-In February 2021, Bolduc published an opinion piece in [[USA Today|''USA Today'']] asking the Biden administration not to change the course established by the Trump administration for withdrawing U.S. forces from Afghanistan. In the wake of horrific course of events around the Withdrawal on August 30<sup>th</sup> 2021
-
-== Victor ==
-Bolduc is the recipient of a Medical Service Dog from Guardian Angels Medical Dog Service Inc. based in Williston, FL. Northrop Grumman sponsored the care and training of “Victor”. Bolduc paired in February 2018 with Victor and is now enjoying the benefits of a medical service dog.
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-== Education and training: ==
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-* Doctoral Candidate, [[Liberty University]]
-* Honorary Doctorate, [[New England College]]
-* [[United States Army War College]], Master of Science, Security Technologies
-* [[Webster University]], Master of Arts, Business Technology-Human Resources
-* [[Salem State University|Salem State College]], Bachelor of Science, Sociology
-* [[Dean College]], Associate of Science, Criminal Justice
-* [[United States Army War College]], Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania (2009)
-* [[United States Army Command and General Staff College]], Fort Leavenworth, KS
-
-== Political activity ==
-In June 2019, Bolduc became a candidate in [[2020 United States Senate election in New Hampshire|2020 U.S. Senate election in New Hampshire]], running as a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]], against incumbent Democratic senator [[Jeanne Shaheen]]. He was not able to solidify support against the Republican primary to then Trump-endorsed Corky Messner. After the 2020 election and with a strong desire to make a difference, Bolduc announced his campaign for the Senate once again for the [[2022 United States Senate election in New Hampshire|2022 U.S. Senate election]], now a direct challenge to Democratic incumbent senator [[Maggie Hassan]].
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-Bolduc claims that the United States "has taken a hard left turn toward Socialism and a Marxist form of tyrannical government."
-
-In February 2021, Bolduc published an opinion piece in [[USA Today|''USA Today'']] asking the Biden administration not to change the course established by the Trump administration for withdrawing U.S. forces from Afghanistan. In the wake of horrific course of events around the Withdrawal on August 30<sup>th</sup> 2021.
-
-== Endorsements ==
-[[Brigadier general (United States)|Brigadier General]] Don C. Bolduc has received the following endorsements:
+In June 2019, Bolduc became a candidate in the [[2020 United States Senate election in New Hampshire|2020 U.S. Senate election in New Hampshire]], running as a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]], against incumbent Democratic senator [[Jeanne Shaheen]]. He lost the Republican primary to Trump-endorsed Corky Messner.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rogers|first=Josh|date=June 24, 2019|title=Don Bolduc Enters 2020 Senate Race As First Republican Challenger To Jeanne Shaheen|url=https://www.nhpr.org/post/don-bolduc-enters-2020-senate-race-first-republican-challenger-jeanne-shaheen|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=www.nhpr.org}}</ref> After the 2020 election, Bolduc announced that he would run for Senate again in the [[2022 United States Senate election in New Hampshire|2022 election]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=DiStaso|first=John|date=November 9, 2020|title=Gen. Don Bolduc wastes no time announcing 2022 US Senate candidacy to take on Hassan|url=https://www.wmur.com/article/gen-donald-bolduc-wastes-no-time-announcing-2022-us-senate-candidacy-to-take-on-hassan/34620825#|access-date=February 8, 2021}}</ref> hoping to challenge Democratic incumbent senator [[Maggie Hassan]], who is running for reelection.<ref name="HassanNH">{{Cite tweet |number=1334889676361052163 |author=Adam Sexton |user=AdamSextonWMUR |title=No surprise here but now it's official: @Maggie_Hassan is running for re-election in 2022. Full interview will air Sunday 10am on @WMUR9 CloseUp. #NHPolitics #NHSen #WMUR |date=December 4, 2020 |access-date=February 8, 2021}}</ref>
+{{commons category}} Bolduc has endorsed the false<ref>Multiple sources:
+* {{Cite news|last=Crowley|first=Michael|date=2020-11-06|title=Trump's False Election Fraud Claims Split Republicans|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/06/us/politics/trump-election-republicans.html|access-date=2021-05-16|issn=0362-4331}}
+* {{Cite web|title=Trump continues to push false claims of election fraud in weekend flurry of press releases|url=https://news.yahoo.com/trump-continues-push-false-claims-171322665.html|access-date=2021-05-16|website=news.yahoo.com|language=en-US}}
+* {{Cite web|title=Trump falsely claims he won election as millions of votes remain uncounted|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-speaks-election-night-live-stream-2020-11-04/|access-date=2021-05-16|website=www.cbsnews.com|language=en-US}}
+* {{Cite web|title=Trump doubles down on false election claim in impeachment response|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-doubles-down-on-false-election-claim-in-impeachment-response/ar-BB1djr6Z|access-date=2021-05-16|website=www.msn.com}}</ref> [[Attempts to overturn the 2020 United States presidential election#Stop the Steal|conspiracy theory]] that the 2020 presidential election was rigged to favor [[Joe Biden]], and claims that the United States "has taken a hard left turn toward Socialism and a Marxist form of tyrannical government."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bender |first1=Bryan |title='Disturbing and Reckless': Retired Brass Spread Election Lie in Attack on Biden, Democrats |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2021/05/11/retired-brass-biden-election-487374?fbclid=IwAR1rYPjKcn9Ld93W-DgEA0BQayUGkXv9F3GoHMDEXimJtirDsPr0OkzJ8K4 |access-date=May 12, 2021 |work=Politico |date=May 11, 2021}}</ref>
-* '''[[Tom Cotton]],''' Arkansas Senator, Veteran
-* '''[[Michael Waltz|Mike Waltz]],''' Florida Congressman, Veteran
-* '''J. Warren Cassidy''', Former NRA CEO
-* [https://www.sealpac.org/ Seal Pac]
-* [[Thomas E. White|Thomas E White]], Former US Secretary of the Army
-* '''Robert J. O’Neil'''
-* [[Senate Conservatives Fund]]
-* William Fowler NH State Rep, Former Congressional Candidate
-* [https://vets-for-trump.com/ Vets For Trump]
-* Doug Scamman Former NH House Speaker, Stratham
-* He has also been endorsed by many veterans and other influencers. You can view them here: https://www.donbolduc.com/endorsements/
+In February 2021, Bolduc published an opinion piece in ''[[USA Today]]'' asking the Biden administration not to change the course established by the Trump administration for withdrawing U.S. forces from Afghanistan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/todaysdebate/2021/02/25/withdraw-troops-afghanistan-trump-administration-scheduled-editorials-debates/6825828002/|title=Withdraw troops as Trump administration scheduled. The Afghanistan Study Group is wrong.|first=Don|last=Bolduc|website=USA TODAY}}</ref> In September 2021 he joined the many conservatives criticizing the actions of [[chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff]] [[Mark Milley]], describing his actions as irresponsible and potentially treasonous. He publicly called for Milley's resignation citing a lack of trust and confidence among military service members.<ref>https://www.foxnews.com/media/mark-milley-resignation-treason-dereliction-duty-don-bolduc</ref>
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0 => ''''Donald C. Bolduc''' is a retired United States Army [[Brigadier general (United States)|brigadier general]] and a [[politician]].',
1 => 'Bolduc is a native of [[Laconia, New Hampshire]],<ref name="Govexec"/> the son of Armand A. Bolduc (1939–2018) and Janet Gagne Bolduc (1940–2003).<ref name="Obit">{{cite news |title=Armand A. Bolduc |url=https://www.currentobituary.com/obit/219149 |access-date=August 24, 2021 |work=Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services |date=2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Janet 'Jan' L. Bolduc |url=http://www.simoneaupaquette.com/Obituaries/NOVEMBER%202003/BOLDUC_J.html |access-date=August 24, 2021 |work=Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home & Cremation Services |date=2003}}</ref> His father was a farmer and served in the [[National Guard (United States)|National Guard]].<ref name="Obit"/> Bolduc married Sharon M. Whitman, and they have three children.<ref name="Govexec"/>',
2 => 'Bolduc took part in [[Operation Medusa]]<ref name="Medusa">{{cite book | title=Operation Medusa: The Furious Battle That Saved Afghanistan from the Taliban | author=Fraser, David | authorlink=David Fraser (military officer) | year=2018 | isbn=9780771039300}}</ref> as commander of the 1st Battalion, [[3rd Special Forces Group (United States)|3rd Special Forces Group]]. From 2010 to 2011, he served as Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force commander and from 2012 to 2013 as Commander of the Combined Joint Special Operations Component in [[War in Afghanistan (2001–present)|Afghanistan]] where he started the "Village Stability Operations" program.<ref name="Patch-Bolduc">{{cite web |title=General Bolduc - Reflections in Command of Special Operations |url=https://patch.com/new-hampshire/concord-nh/calendar/event/20190403/532168/general-bolduc-reflections-in-command-of-special-operations |publisher=[[Patch Media]] |accessdate=21 June 2019 |date=1 April 2019}}</ref> He served a total of 10 tours in Afghanistan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2019/06/26/after-serving-his-county-for-36-years-this-retired-army-general-now-wants-to-serve-in-the-senate/|title=After serving his country for 36 years, this retired army general now wants to serve in the Senate|first=Laura|last=Murgatroyd|date=June 27, 2019|website=Military Times}}</ref> Bolduc suffered a hip injury in a [[friendly fire]] incident 2001, and in 2005 he sustained a brain injury.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Searcey |first1=Dionne |title=A General’s New Mission: Leading a Charge Against PTSD |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/08/world/africa/donald-bolduc-ptsd.html |access-date=August 24, 2021 |work=New York Times |date=October 7, 2016 |quote=When a bomb dropped on his position in Afghanistan in 2001 — a friendly fire accident — General Bolduc's hip was badly damaged. ... General Bolduc learned that not only did he suffer from PTSD, but he also had a bullet-size spot on his brain, an injury probably dating to his helicopter crash in Afghanistan in 2005.}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Morang |first1=Ralph |title=Army General Prefers Therapy, Not Medication |url=https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:8u4Tow6-H8AJ:https://www.fosters.com/news/20190603/army-general-prefers-therapy-not-medication+&cd=13&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=si |access-date=August 24, 2021 |work=Foster's Daily Democrat |date=June 3, 2018 |quote=combat veterans can have injuries that do not show: Post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries. Bolduc has both.}}</ref>',
3 => 'In June 2019, Bolduc became a candidate in the [[2020 United States Senate election in New Hampshire|2020 U.S. Senate election in New Hampshire]], running as a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]], against incumbent Democratic senator [[Jeanne Shaheen]]. He lost the Republican primary to Trump-endorsed Corky Messner.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rogers|first=Josh|date=June 24, 2019|title=Don Bolduc Enters 2020 Senate Race As First Republican Challenger To Jeanne Shaheen|url=https://www.nhpr.org/post/don-bolduc-enters-2020-senate-race-first-republican-challenger-jeanne-shaheen|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=www.nhpr.org}}</ref> After the 2020 election, Bolduc announced that he would run for Senate again in the [[2022 United States Senate election in New Hampshire|2022 election]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=DiStaso|first=John|date=November 9, 2020|title=Gen. Don Bolduc wastes no time announcing 2022 US Senate candidacy to take on Hassan|url=https://www.wmur.com/article/gen-donald-bolduc-wastes-no-time-announcing-2022-us-senate-candidacy-to-take-on-hassan/34620825#|access-date=February 8, 2021}}</ref> hoping to challenge Democratic incumbent senator [[Maggie Hassan]], who is running for reelection.<ref name="HassanNH">{{Cite tweet |number=1334889676361052163 |author=Adam Sexton |user=AdamSextonWMUR |title=No surprise here but now it's official: @Maggie_Hassan is running for re-election in 2022. Full interview will air Sunday 10am on @WMUR9 CloseUp. #NHPolitics #NHSen #WMUR |date=December 4, 2020 |access-date=February 8, 2021}}</ref>',
4 => '{{commons category}} Bolduc has endorsed the false<ref>Multiple sources:',
5 => '* {{Cite news|last=Crowley|first=Michael|date=2020-11-06|title=Trump's False Election Fraud Claims Split Republicans|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/06/us/politics/trump-election-republicans.html|access-date=2021-05-16|issn=0362-4331}}',
6 => '* {{Cite web|title=Trump continues to push false claims of election fraud in weekend flurry of press releases|url=https://news.yahoo.com/trump-continues-push-false-claims-171322665.html|access-date=2021-05-16|website=news.yahoo.com|language=en-US}}',
7 => '* {{Cite web|title=Trump falsely claims he won election as millions of votes remain uncounted|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-speaks-election-night-live-stream-2020-11-04/|access-date=2021-05-16|website=www.cbsnews.com|language=en-US}}',
8 => '* {{Cite web|title=Trump doubles down on false election claim in impeachment response|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-doubles-down-on-false-election-claim-in-impeachment-response/ar-BB1djr6Z|access-date=2021-05-16|website=www.msn.com}}</ref> [[Attempts to overturn the 2020 United States presidential election#Stop the Steal|conspiracy theory]] that the 2020 presidential election was rigged to favor [[Joe Biden]], and claims that the United States "has taken a hard left turn toward Socialism and a Marxist form of tyrannical government."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bender |first1=Bryan |title='Disturbing and Reckless': Retired Brass Spread Election Lie in Attack on Biden, Democrats |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2021/05/11/retired-brass-biden-election-487374?fbclid=IwAR1rYPjKcn9Ld93W-DgEA0BQayUGkXv9F3GoHMDEXimJtirDsPr0OkzJ8K4 |access-date=May 12, 2021 |work=Politico |date=May 11, 2021}}</ref>',
9 => 'In February 2021, Bolduc published an opinion piece in ''[[USA Today]]'' asking the Biden administration not to change the course established by the Trump administration for withdrawing U.S. forces from Afghanistan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/todaysdebate/2021/02/25/withdraw-troops-afghanistan-trump-administration-scheduled-editorials-debates/6825828002/|title=Withdraw troops as Trump administration scheduled. The Afghanistan Study Group is wrong.|first=Don|last=Bolduc|website=USA TODAY}}</ref> In September 2021 he joined the many conservatives criticizing the actions of [[chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff]] [[Mark Milley]], describing his actions as irresponsible and potentially treasonous. He publicly called for Milley's resignation citing a lack of trust and confidence among military service members.<ref>https://www.foxnews.com/media/mark-milley-resignation-treason-dereliction-duty-don-bolduc</ref>'
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0 => ''''Donald C. Bolduc''' is a retired United States Army [[Brigadier general (United States)|brigadier general]] currently running for the [[2022 United States Senate election in New Hampshire|U.S. Senate election]] (2022) as a direct challenge to Democratic incumbent senator [[Maggie Hassan]].',
1 => 'Bolduc is a native of [[Laconia, New Hampshire]], the son of Armand A. Bolduc (1939–2018) and Janet Gagne Bolduc (1940–2003). His father was a farmer and served in the [[National Guard (United States)|National Guard]]. Bolduc resides in Stratham, New Hampshire and has been married to Sharon M. Bolduc for 30 years. They have three sons Joshua, Zachary, and Matthew, as well as three grandchildren Little “J “, Hurricane Hadley, and Hannah Banana. He is a practicing Catholic.',
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3 => 'In his younger years, Bolduc’s work ethic was shaped by working on his grandfather’s farm, paper routes, working as a grounds keeper at a resort, working at Piche’s Ski Shop, and working as a Police Cadet and then a Special (part-time) Police Officer on the Laconia Police Department. At the time, Bolduc was the youngest and only high school student to work as a part-time police officer in New Hampshire.',
4 => '[[Brigadier general (United States)|Brigadier General]] Don C. Bolduc served a total of 10 tours in Afghanistan.',
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6 => 'As the Battalion Commander of 1<sup>st</sup> Battalion 3<sup>rd</sup> Special Forces Group (Desert Eagles) Bolduc’s unit was credited with the success of Operation Medusa and awarded the Canadian Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendation for actions by the “Desert Eagles” that were considered an extraordinary deed or activity, of a rare high standard, in extremely hazardous circumstances, beyond the demands of normal duty in combat. This was the first time a foreign military unit received this distinction from the Canadian government and military. From 2010 through 2011 and 2012-2013 he served as Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force commander and then as Commander, Combined Joint Special Operations Component Commander in Afghanistan and was credited with the creation and establishment of the “Village Stability Operations” the only successful bottom-up stability effort in rural areas and villages in Afghanistan. The program achieved unprecedented security gains and was considered by Mullah Omar the most dangerous program to the Taliban. This program undermined insurgent influence and control by the Taliban and ensured the stabilization of large areas of the war-torn country through Afghan Local Police between 2010-2013. ',
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8 => 'In his role as the Special Operations Command-Africa commander (COMSOCAFRICA) from 2015-2017 BG Bolduc was responsible for 96 missions and more than 2000 U.S. military, interagency and international military personnel operating in 28 countries throughout Africa and Europe. SOCAFRICA is designated as U.S. Africa Command’s lead counter-Violent Extremist Organizations (VEO) operations component. Prior to this, he served on the Joint Staff in the Office of Secretary of Defense and as the Aide to the Secretary of the Army at the Pentagon.',
9 => 'In June 2019, Bolduc became a candidate in [[2020 United States Senate election in New Hampshire|2020 U.S. Senate election in New Hampshire]], running as a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]], against incumbent Democratic senator [[Jeanne Shaheen]]. He was not able to solidify support against the Republican primary to then Trump-endorsed Corky Messner. After the 2020 election and with a strong desire to make a difference, Bolduc announced his campaign for the Senate once again for the [[2022 United States Senate election in New Hampshire|2022 U.S. Senate election]], now a direct challenge to Democratic incumbent senator [[Maggie Hassan]].',
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11 => 'Bolduc claims that the United States "has taken a hard left turn toward Socialism and a Marxist form of tyrannical government." ',
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13 => 'In February 2021, Bolduc published an opinion piece in [[USA Today|''USA Today'']] asking the Biden administration not to change the course established by the Trump administration for withdrawing U.S. forces from Afghanistan. In the wake of horrific course of events around the Withdrawal on August 30<sup>th</sup> 2021',
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15 => '== Victor ==',
16 => 'Bolduc is the recipient of a Medical Service Dog from Guardian Angels Medical Dog Service Inc. based in Williston, FL. Northrop Grumman sponsored the care and training of “Victor”. Bolduc paired in February 2018 with Victor and is now enjoying the benefits of a medical service dog. ',
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18 => '== Education and training: ==',
19 => '',
20 => '* Doctoral Candidate, [[Liberty University]]',
21 => '* Honorary Doctorate, [[New England College]]',
22 => '* [[United States Army War College]], Master of Science, Security Technologies',
23 => '* [[Webster University]], Master of Arts, Business Technology-Human Resources',
24 => '* [[Salem State University|Salem State College]], Bachelor of Science, Sociology',
25 => '* [[Dean College]], Associate of Science, Criminal Justice',
26 => '* [[United States Army War College]], Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania (2009)',
27 => '* [[United States Army Command and General Staff College]], Fort Leavenworth, KS',
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29 => '== Political activity ==',
30 => 'In June 2019, Bolduc became a candidate in [[2020 United States Senate election in New Hampshire|2020 U.S. Senate election in New Hampshire]], running as a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]], against incumbent Democratic senator [[Jeanne Shaheen]]. He was not able to solidify support against the Republican primary to then Trump-endorsed Corky Messner. After the 2020 election and with a strong desire to make a difference, Bolduc announced his campaign for the Senate once again for the [[2022 United States Senate election in New Hampshire|2022 U.S. Senate election]], now a direct challenge to Democratic incumbent senator [[Maggie Hassan]].',
31 => '',
32 => 'Bolduc claims that the United States "has taken a hard left turn toward Socialism and a Marxist form of tyrannical government." ',
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34 => 'In February 2021, Bolduc published an opinion piece in [[USA Today|''USA Today'']] asking the Biden administration not to change the course established by the Trump administration for withdrawing U.S. forces from Afghanistan. In the wake of horrific course of events around the Withdrawal on August 30<sup>th</sup> 2021.',
35 => '',
36 => '== Endorsements ==',
37 => '[[Brigadier general (United States)|Brigadier General]] Don C. Bolduc has received the following endorsements:',
38 => '* '''[[Tom Cotton]],''' Arkansas Senator, Veteran',
39 => '* '''[[Michael Waltz|Mike Waltz]],''' Florida Congressman, Veteran',
40 => '* '''J. Warren Cassidy''', Former NRA CEO',
41 => '* [https://www.sealpac.org/ Seal Pac]',
42 => '* [[Thomas E. White|Thomas E White]], Former US Secretary of the Army',
43 => '* '''Robert J. O’Neil'''',
44 => '* [[Senate Conservatives Fund]]',
45 => '* William Fowler NH State Rep, Former Congressional Candidate',
46 => '* [https://vets-for-trump.com/ Vets For Trump]',
47 => '* Doug Scamman Former NH House Speaker, Stratham',
48 => '* He has also been endorsed by many veterans and other influencers. You can view them here: https://www.donbolduc.com/endorsements/'
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