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Eric Greitens

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Eric Greitens
56th Governor of Missouri
From: January 9, 2017 – present
Lieutenant Mike Parson
Predecessor Jay Nixon
Successor Incumbent (no successor)
Information
Party Republican Party
Spouse(s) Sheena Chestnut
Military Service
Allegiance United States
Service/branch Navy
Service Years 2001–2017
Rank Lieutenant Commander
Commands Joint Special Operations Task Unit

Mark V Special Operations Craft Detachment
Al Qaeda Targeting Cell

Awards Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Navy Commendation Medal
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

Eric Robert Greitens (born April 10, 1974) is the 56th and current governor of Missouri. He served as a Navy SEAL.[1][2] Although formerly a Democrat, Greitens changed party affiliation to the Republican Party and adopted conservative policies.[3]

On February 6, 2017, Greitens signed a bill into law making Missouri the 28th Right to Work state.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ Ballentine, Summer; Lieb David A. (January 9, 2017). Eric Greitens, a former Navy SEAL, takes over as Missouri governor. Navy Times (from the Associated Press). Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  2. ↑ McMorris, Bill (February 7, 2017). Navy SEAL Governor Beats Back Unions. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  3. ↑ Mannies, Jo (September 26, 2015). Greitens casts himself as a renegade as he joins GOP crowd running for governor. St. Louis Public Radio. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  4. ↑ Shaw, Adam (February 6, 2017). ‘Right-to-work’ movement claims victory in Missouri, eyes NH next. Fox News. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  5. ↑ Hancock, Jason (February 6, 2017). Gov. Eric Greitens signs Missouri right-to-work bill, but unions file referendum to overturn it. The Kansas City Star. Retrieved February 9, 2017.

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