Dwayne Alons
American general and politician
Born
1946
79 years ago
Died
November 29th, 2014
10 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a Major General in the United States Army and held a position as a state representative in Iowa. His military career included leadership roles during significant operations, such as in the War on Terror. In politics, he was involved in legislative processes and advocated for military and veteran affairs, contributing to the development of policies affecting service members.
Served as Major General in the U.S. Army
Held position as Iowa State Representative
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