Michael W. Davidson is an articulate and passionate spokesman for the military he has served since 1969. Serving as an Airborne Ranger and a Green Beret during Vietnam, he returned home and rose eventually to serve as Assistant Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff for National Guard affairs. He has also served as the Deputy Commanding General, United States Army Special Operations Command. Davidson has been awarded a number of combat decorations including the Purple Heart. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.