Allen West

Quick Facts

Full Name	Allen West
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Feb 7, 1961(1961-02-07)
Age	63
Birthplace	Atlanta
Country	United States
Birth City	Georgia
Horoscope	Aquarius

Allen West Biography

Allen West is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on February 7, 1961 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Tea Party politician and Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida’s 22nd District from 2011 to 2013. In 2013, he became a Fox News contributor.

While in office, he was very critical of the policies of While in office he was extremely critical of the policies of Barack Obama..

Allen Bernard West (born February 7, 1961) is an American political commentator, retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, author, and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party, West represented Florida’s 22nd congressional district in the House from 2011 to 2013.

West entered active duty on November 1, 1983, at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where he completed the Field Artillery Officer’s Basic Course (FACBOC). He then proceeded to airborne training at Fort Benning, Georgia, where he received his Parachutist Badge. His first assignment was as an airborne infantry fire support officer and platoon leader, as well as battalion training officer for the 4th B.C.T.(Battalion Combat Team), 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, SETAF (Southern European Task Force) under the command of Lt. Col. Thomas R. Needham at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy. In 1987, West was promoted to captain and attended the Field Artillery Officer’s Advanced Course. Following graduation, West took command of B Battery, 6th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Infantry Division. He served as the battalion task force fire support officer for 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment. As a member of the 1st Infantry Division he deployed for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.

Angela, his wife of 29 years, was the one he married and they had two children together.

Allen West Net Worth

Allen West is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Allen West 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 1983, he joined the US Army and served tours in Iraq and Kuwait.

After being charged with assaulting an Iraqi officer, he was forced to resign from the Army.

Allen Bernard West was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to Elizabeth (née Thomas; 1931–1994) and Herman West, Sr. (1920–1986) on February 7, 1961. His father and older brother were both career military officers; West’s father served in World War II, and his brother served in Vietnam. His mother was a civilian employee of the United States Marine Corps. Although both of his parents were registered Democrats, West has remarked that they raised him “very conservatively”.

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Who is Allen West Dating?

According to our records, Allen West married to Angela West. As of December 1, 2023, Allen West’s is not dating anyone.

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The culminating assignment of West’s career was his assumption of command of the 2d Battalion, 20th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Infantry Division on June 6, 2002. During the Iraq War in 2003, he deployed with his battalion until he was relieved of command by the Army following a use-of-force incident concerning an Iraqi policeman. At his Article 32 hearing, West admitted violating Army rules by holding the policeman captive, punching him in the face, conducting a mock execution and by firing a pistol held against the Iraqi’s head. West was subsequently allowed to retire in 2004.

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West was charged with violating Articles 128 (assault) and 134 (general article) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. During a hearing held as part of an Article 32 investigation in November 2003, West stated, “I know the method I used was not right, but I wanted to take care of my soldiers.” The charges were ultimately referred to an Article 15 proceeding rather than court-martial, at which West was fined $5,000. West accepted the judgment and retired with full benefits as a lieutenant colonel in the summer of 2004. Asked if he would act differently under similar circumstances, West testified, “If it’s about the lives of my soldiers at stake, I’d go through hell with a gasoline can.” At his hearing, West said that there were no ambushes against American forces in Taji until he was relieved of his leadership post a month later. After West’s retirement he received more than 2,000 letters and e-mails offering him moral support. A letter supporting West was signed by 95 members of the U.S. Congress and sent to the Secretary of the Army.

Where does Allen West live now?

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When did Allen West retire?

2004

When was Allen West born?

February 7, 1961 (age 61 years)

Who is Allen West wife?

Angela West

Who is Allen West married to?

Angela West