Trump nominated Ronald Johnson as US ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina

His nomination was sent to the US Senate together with proposals for candidates for diplomatic positions in several countries, and the information was published on the official website of the White House.

Johnson has a long military and international career behind him. He was born in Duxbury, Massachusetts, and graduated from Franklin Pierce College in New Hampshire with a degree in management. He received his military education at several prestigious American institutions, including the Amphibious Warfare School, the Marine Corps Command and Staff College in Quantico and the Naval War College in Rhode Island.

He joined the Marines in 1980, where he started as a platoon and company commander in the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines. During his service, he performed numerous command and international duties, including engagement at the Guantanamo Bay base in Cuba, where he was in charge of land defense.

He gained significant experience through international missions, including serving as a United Nations military observer in Lebanon and Sinai. He also participated in operations “Desert Shield” and “Desert Storm” during the Gulf War.

During his career, he was also a security advisor in Central Asia, and later commanded the 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Johnson also participated in operations in Iraq as part of the “Iraqi Freedom” mission, as well as in the evacuation of American citizens from Beirut in Lebanon.

He retired from the army in 2010, after which he founded the consulting firm Mares Associates LLC, which cooperates with partners in the Middle East, Europe, Africa and South America. He was also engaged in the company Brite-Strike Technologies, which deals with tactical equipment and lighting.

During his military career, he was awarded numerous awards, including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal and Combat Action Ribbon.

(Vijesti.ba)