Charlie Truxal '08: A Government Focus

Charlie Truxal's father served as a colonel in the Army Medical Corps, spurring his interest in joining the army. On a four-year academic ROTC scholarship to the University of Oregon, Charlie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. After college, he served as 2nd Lieutenant and Platoon Leader in the Virginia Army National Guard. Subsequently, he has worked in the offices of Washington State Senator Patty Murray, and currently, for the House Committee on Armed Services where he deals with defense policy and military budgeting. About his Villa experience Charlie says, “Villa prepared me extremely well. I'm still connected with my Villa classmates who have all ended up in great places due to Villa's environment and education. The entire Villa community is very caring—parents, students, and teachers alike go above and beyond when it comes to helping one another.”