Ralph Groves

Professional Background

Ralph Groves is a retired Army major and former Defense Intelligence Agency civilian analyst. His campaign describes military service in Germany and Iraq, analytical assignments covering West Africa and Iran, and retirement from civilian defense work in 2018. He has written books and scholarly articles and formerly chaired the Libertarian Party of Orange County.

Experience

• Defense Intelligence Agency civilian analyst, 1999–2018
• Army Reserve deployment to Iraq, 2008–2009; retired as a major in 2010
• Former chair, Libertarian Party of Orange County
• Author of books and scholarly articles

Education

• St. John’s University, Doctor of Arts in History

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