Marie Gluesenkamp Perez was born
on this day in 1988

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez — who represents Washington State’s 3rd district in the United States Congress — was born on this day — June 4, 1988 — in Harris County, Texas.

Representative Gluesenkamp Perez attended both Warren Wilson College and Reed College – where she earned a degree in Economics. She lives in Skamania County, Washington.

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Erik Kurilla was born
on this day in 1962

Michael Erik Kurilla – United States Army general who was appointed the 15th commander of United States Central Command – was born on this day – May 16, 1962.

General Kurilla holds an aerospace engineering degree from the United States Military Academy. Additionally, he earned an MBA at Regis University as well as a masters in national security studies from the National War College.

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