For a good summary, please click "Who is Larry Smith? " in the dropdown.  But if you like details, here they are:

EDUCATION

  • Univ. of Maryland:  M.S. Public Policy (International Security & Economic Policy) – Graduate May 2012
  • Cornell University:  B.S. Animal Science / Agricultural Economics; Army ROTC Commission
  • Friends School (Baltimore):  Student Body President, Football Team Captain, etc.

CIVILIAN EMPLOYMENT

  • Small Business Owner (thoroughbred racehorse trainer) - 1990-2003
  • Lead Singer, harmonica player:  Release (All the Band You’ll Ever Need), 1995-Present
  • Military, Veterans Liaison Officer / Policy Analyst:  Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01), 2011
  • Rec. Council Football Coach (volunteer), 2009-Present
  • Congressional Candidate:  Maryland's Second Congressional District, 2011-2012

MILITARY

  • Maryland Army National Guard / U.S. Army Reserve Officer - 1983-Present
  • National Military Command Center Watch Officer (Joint Staff, J2) - Pentagon, 2004-2009
  • Operations Officer (J3), Defense Intelligence Support Office - Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, 2010
  • Intelligence Officer, HQ (G2) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Contingency OPS) - 2011-Present

MILESTONES

  • Air Assault School - Fort Campbell, KY, 1985
  • Engineer Officer Advanced Course - Fort Leonard Wood, MO, 1997  *
  • Military Intelligence Officer Advanced Course - Fort Huachuca, AZ, 1998  *
  • Chemical Officer Advanced Course - Fort McClellan, AL, 1999  *
  • Combined Arms and Services Staff School - Fort Lee, VA, 1999
  • Command and General Staff College - Fort Dix, NJ, 2004
  • Defense Meritorious Service Medal (Pentagon); Joint Service Commendation Medal (Afghanistan)
  • Engineer Intelligence Director (S-2), Exercises Key Resolve and Ulchi Freedom Guardian - Korea, 2011

 *  Distinguished or Honor Graduate