User:Dmbolender

Major David Bolender is a 1987 graduate of Oakridge High School. As a student there, he was a member of the Oakridge Speech and Debate Team.

After graduating, he attended the University of Central Florida, earning a B.A. in Communications.

He is a graduate of the following Department of Defense Courses: Photojournalist, Intermediate Photojournalist, Editors, Public Affairs Supervisor, Primary Leadership Development, Basic Non-Commissioned Officers', Equal Opportunity, Nuclear/Biological and Chemical, Officers' Candidate, Air Defense (PATRIOT), Aviator's Senior Pilot Course and the Army's Airborne Course.

Awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, two Joint Commendation Medals, five Army Commendation Medals, the NCOPD Ribbon with Numeral 2, Iraq Campaign Medal with star and the Army's Airborne Wings.