James B. Hubbard Jr

James B. Hubbard, Jr. (Capt., U.S. Army Ret.) is a Michigan native who was awarded the Silver Star for his service in Vietnam, where he led a truck platoon and was aide-de-camp to the general who served as Assistant Division Commander of the Army’s Ninth Infantry Division. After his Army career, Jim worked for 23 years as a senior director with the American Legion in Washington DC, advocating for veterans before Congress on a range of issues including the defense budget, transition to civilian life, job training and home ownership, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. He and his wife, the former Judy Davis, have two daughters and four grand children. They live in Frederick, Maryland. In retirement, Jim is well known for his banjo picking and keen eye for the funniest internet memes and cartoons.