Career Timeline of Eugene Vindman: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Eugene Vindman, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Eugene Vindman is an American politician, attorney, and retired U.S. Army officer. As a member of the Democratic Party, he serves as the U.S. representative for Virginia's 7th congressional district. Previously, he was the deputy legal advisor for the United States National Security Council (NSC) until early 2020.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1997: Time-in-grade waivers

The Army declined to submit a request to adjust Vindman's retirement status to President Joe Biden, telling the media that time-in-grade waivers were extremely rare, with "only three such waivers for Army officers since 1997".

2018: Assigned to National Security Council

In 2018, during the Trump administration, Eugene Vindman was assigned as a deputy legal adviser and senior ethics official to the National Security Council (NSC).

December 18, 2019: Helped Brother During Impeachment

From December 18, 2019, to February 5, 2020, Eugene Vindman helped his brother Alexander during President Trump's impeachment, including drafting part of Alexander's opening statement assuring their father he made the right decision to emigrate.

February 5, 2020: Helped Brother During Impeachment

February 7, 2020: Reassignment from National Security Council

On February 7, 2020, Eugene Vindman was reassigned from his position as a deputy legal advisor for the United States National Security Council (NSC).

February 2020: Removal from NSC Staff

In February 2020, Robert O'Brien said it was his decision to remove both Vindman brothers from the NSC staff and denied that the move was ordered by Trump in retaliation for Vindman's testimony.

2022: Retirement from the Army

In 2022, Eugene Vindman retired from the Army at the rank of lieutenant colonel, having not served the full time to retire as a colonel.

2022: Call to retire as Colonel

In 2022, supporters called on President Biden to allow Eugene Vindman to retire as a colonel.

2022: Director of Military Analysis

Since 2022, Eugene Vindman has served as the Director of Military Analysis and Prosecution Support for the Atrocity Crimes Advisory (ACA) group, coordinating assistance to Ukraine's Prosecutor General.

March 2023: Initiation of Trident Support Project

In March 2023, Eugene Vindman and his brother Alexander Vindman initiated the Trident Support project to establish a weapon maintenance and training facility in Ukraine.

November 2023: Announcement of Congressional Run

In November 2023, Eugene Vindman announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in Virginia's 7th District.

May 29, 2024: Fundraising as Frontrunner

As of May 29, 2024, despite being a newcomer, Eugene Vindman had raised $5 million and had $876,000 on hand, becoming a frontrunner in the Democratic primary.