Life and Education
Lumpkin was born in Oceanside, California, grew up in Vista, California and graduated from University of California, San Diego.
Lumpkin has a Master's Degree in National Security Affairs and he is recognized by the Department of Defense as a specialist in both the Western Hemisphere and Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict.
As a Navy SEAL, Lumpkin held every leadership position from Platoon Commander to Commanding Officer of a Team. Two of these assignments were in the Republic of Panama which served as his operational hub. In Latin America, he was formally recognized by the Armed Forces Preparedness Association for his Outstanding Contributions to National Security while conducting counter-narcotics operations. Lumpkin also served as the Officer in Charge of the training and readiness of all West Coast SEAL Teams. The Teams he trained performed magnificently in the invasion of both Afghanistan and Iraq while sustaining no casualties.
Lumpkin's final assignment in the military was in United States Special Operations Command Office of Legislative Affairs in Washington, D.C. where he served as liaison to the United States Congress on policy and appropriation issues supporting our nation's Special Operations Forces.
During his 21 years of service, Lumpkin has received over 40 commendations and awards and was selected for promotion to Captain (O-6). He was a general election candidate in California's 52nd District's Congressional race in the 2008 elections.
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