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.
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
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 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.
June 18, 2024: Won Democratic Primary
On June 18, 2024, Eugene Vindman won the Democratic primary.
November 5, 2024: Won General Election
On November 5, 2024, Eugene Vindman won the general election, defeating Republican Derrick Anderson.
2024: Won Democratic Nomination
In 2024, Eugene Vindman won the Democratic nomination for Virginia's 7th congressional district.
January 3, 2025: Assumes Office
On January 3, 2025, Eugene Vindman assumed office as the U.S. representative for Virginia's 7th congressional district.
