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American military officer, non-profit executive, and politician
Kimberly D. Olson (born October 24, 1957)[1] state of Texas . She served in the United States Air Force for 25 years, reaching the rank of colonel . She was the Democratic Party nominee for Texas Agriculture Commissioner in the 2018 elections and a candidate in the 2020 elections seeking to represent Texas's 24th congressional district United States House of Representatives .
Early life and education
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Olson was born in Waukegan, Illinois . Her parents were teachers in the United States Department of Defense . Olson grew up on her family's farm in New Hampton, Iowa , and lived on military bases in Germany , Bermuda , and the Philippines . She graduated from Ohio State University in 1979 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in education.[2] Master of Arts degrees in national security and strategic studies from the Naval War College and in national security strategy from the National Defense University , as well as Master of Business Administration from Webster University .[3]
Career
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Military service
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Olson joined the United States Air Force in 1979. She was the first woman to go through flight training at Laughlin Air Force Base and became one of the first female pilots in the Air Force.[4] 96th Air Refueling Squadron out of Fairchild Air Force Base , becoming one of only eight female squadron commanders.[5] colonel in 2000,[2] comptroller 's office in The Pentagon in early 2003.[6]
In 2003, General Jay Garner , the director of the Office for Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance , selected Olson to be his executive officer in helping to rebuild Iraq after Operation Iraqi Freedom .[6] Paul Bremer , and the Department of Defense charged Olson with providing improper assistance to a private security firm from South Africa. Though she denies the allegations, Olson accepted a non-judicial punishment rather than face a potential court martial by pleading guilty to administrative violations and accepting a written reprimand. She was allowed to retire with an honorable discharge without a reduction in rank,[6] [7] [6] [8]
After her discharge, Olson founded Grace After Fire, a nonprofit organization that aids female military veterans when they return to civilian life.[6] Iraq and Back: Inside the War to Win the Peace , which was published in 2006.[7]
Politics
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In 2007, Olson became the Director of Human Resources for the Dallas Independent School District .[9] school board of the Weatherford Independent School District (WISD), representing Place 3.[10] [11]
In the 2018 elections , Olson ran as a Democrat against Sid Miller for Texas Agriculture Commissioner .[2] [12] United States House of Representatives in Texas's 24th congressional district 2020 elections . She advanced to a runoff election against Candace Valenzuela for the Democratic nomination.[13] [14]
Following the run-off, Olson spent the rest of the election season raising money for women running for office in Texas. Through her PAC, WomenWin,[15]
Personal life
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Olson met her husband, Kent, while they both served as flight instructors for the Air Force in Arizona.[4] [16] Mineral Wells, Texas .[2]
Olson is a Master Gardener .[17] Texas Women's Hall of Fame .[18]
Bibliography
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References
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^ Fischer, Kent (May 16, 2007). "DISD hires HR director: She left Air Force under cloud, but her account satisfies Hinojosa" . The Dallas Morning News . Archived from the original on May 19, 2007. Retrieved July 16, 2020 .
^ a b de Leon, Virginia (April 23, 1998). "Pilot breaks the gender barrier" . The Spokesman-Review . Spokane, Washington. p. A1. Retrieved July 14, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Air Force Commander breaks gender barrier" . Kitsap Sun . April 24, 1998. Retrieved July 16, 2020 .
^ a b c d e Tilove, Jonathan (July 21, 2018). "How Texas Democrat Kim Olson's military career crashed in Iraq" . Austin American-Statesman . Retrieved May 7, 2020 .
^ a b "Pilot turns nightmares of Iraq into therapeutic writing" . Fort Worth Star-Telegram . November 26, 2006. p. 6B. Retrieved July 14, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
^ Miller, T. Christian (April 19, 2006). "A Bright Career Unravels in Iraq" . Los Angeles Times . Retrieved July 14, 2020 .
^ Wilonsky, Robert (June 29, 2007). "If Nothing Else, DISD's New HR Director Has a Fascinating Story" . Dallas Observer . Retrieved July 16, 2020 .
^ Scott, Galen (May 22, 2007). "Olson sworn in as new WISD board trustee" . Weatherford Democrat . Retrieved May 7, 2020 .
^ Winn, Melissa (August 24, 2011). "Olson resigns seat on WISD Board" . Fort Worth Star-Telegram . Retrieved July 14, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
^ Andrea Zelinski. "Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller wins re-election" . HoustonChronicle.com. Retrieved May 7, 2020 .
^ "Texas 24th Congressional District: Beth Van Duyne wins GOP primary; Kim Olson and Candace Valenzuela headed to runoff" . Dallas News . March 4, 2020. Retrieved July 14, 2020 .
^ "Texas Democratic Primary Runoff Election Results: 24th Congressional District" . The New York Times . ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved July 16, 2020 .
^ "Texas Ethics Commission" (PDF) .
^ "Kim Olson vying for open WISD seat" . Weatherford Democrat . May 1, 2007. Retrieved May 7, 2020 .
^ "Former WISD trustee Olson seeks office" . Weatherford Democrat . May 19, 2017. Retrieved May 7, 2020 .
^ Winn, Melissa (May 28, 2014). "Holiday recognizes both men and women for service to their country" . Fort Worth Star Telegram . p. A1. Retrieved July 14, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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