DALLAS, TX, September 01, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to name Lieutenant Colonel Allen B. West a Lifetime Achiever. An accomplished listee, Lieutenant Colonel West celebrates many years' experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Backed by 35 years of experience in politics and the military, Lieutenant Colonel West has served as a contributor to Fox News since 2013. Additionally, he held the role of executive director and vice chairman of the board of directors for the National Center for Policy Analysis. He truly believes that policy will form a secure economic foundation for Americans rather than politics.
At the start of his career, Lieutenant Colonel West joined the military, where he served from 1982 until retiring in 2004. Throughout the years, he participated in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. From there, he served as a teacher and track coach for Deerfield Beach High School, and senior support advisor for the U.S. Central Command. Over the years, Mr. West also lent his expertise to the U.S. House Small Business Committee, the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, and the U.S. Congress from the 22nd Florida District, and founded an eponymous foundation.
A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Kansas State University and the U.S. Command & General Staff Officer College, Lieutenant Colonel West holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in political science, as well as a Master of Military Arts and Science in political theory and military history and operations. In addition to his status as a revered figure in his various fields, Lieutenant Colonel West is a decorated serviceman honored with a Bronze Stare, three Meritorious Service Medals, and three Army Commendation Medals. Additionally, he has been featured in numerous editions of Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the South and Southwest, and Who's Who in American Politics.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to his profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, Lieutenant Colonel West has been featured on the Marquis Who's Who Lifetime Achievers website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.
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