Philadelphia
Resident and Iraq War Veteran, Robert Allen Mansfield,
for
U.S. House of Representatives (PA, 2nd District)
Under
exceptional circumstances, life demands exceptional men-- Robert Allen
Mansfield is one of those men. In 2005,
reenlisting for his second tour of duty in the PA National Guard, Robert once
again signed a contract with the United States of America to support and defend
its constitution against ALL enemies--
both foreign and domestic.
Shortly following his tour in Iraq however, due to a medical diagnosis, Robert's
military service was cut short.
Unwavering in his oath, Sgt. Mansfield believes that he has, "a
personal responsibility to fulfill this contract, and a duty to serve the American people."
In 1996, Robert enlisted
in the U.S. military, serving for over thirteen years collectively in the
National Guard and US Army. His numerous
citations include: two Army Commendation Medals (the Iraq Campaign Medal with 2
stars and the Combat Action Badge) as well as six Army Achievement Medals (the National Defense Medal; the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; the
Army Service Ribbon; the Overseas Service Ribbon; the Armed Forces Reserve
Medal with “ M” Device; and the Operation Katrina Humanitarian Service Medal).
For the past eighteen years, he has acquired significant
experience in the financial sector, running two small businesses specializing
in commercial financing (CEO of R. Allen Associates Inc.; Chief Financial
Officer of Ambiance Magazine). Sgt.
Mansfield is also ardently involved in the community-- and in his public life,
he has spoken throughout the nation for over twenty years-- discussing and
promoting veterans affairs, "American Exceptionalism", and the
meaning of personal responsibility.
Most importantly, Robert is a devout man of God, a devoted
family member, and a dedicated mentor.
In 1991, Robert earned his GED and accepted Jesus Christ into his
life. In 1996, he began studying Reformation Theology, which led to his ultimate
confirmation in the Reformation Episcopal Church. Currently, Sgt. Mansfield is a member of the
Grace Reformed Episcopal Church in Collingdale, Pennsylvania.
Today, Robert Allen Mansfield is a retired US Army and
Pennsylvania National Guard Veteran, a businessman, and a committed public
servant.