Is Jim Webb A-List?

Vietnam War Service

Serves as a Marine Corps officer in Vietnam, earning decorations for his service. This establishes his military background.

Assistant Secretary of Defense

Appointed Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs. Begins his career in government.

Secretary of the Navy

Appointed Secretary of the Navy. Gains national attention for his leadership.

Elected to US Senate

Elected to the U.S. Senate representing Virginia. This is a major turning point in his political career.

Retires from Senate

Retires from the Senate after one term. His political influence begins to wane.

Presidential Campaign

Launches a brief campaign for President of the United States, but it fails to gain momentum.

Author and Commentator

Continues to write and provide commentary on political issues, remaining a respected but not dominant voice.