Jim Webb
The neutrality of this article is disputed. Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page. Please do not remove this message until the dispute is resolved. (January 2015) Jim Webb United States Senator from Virginia In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2013 Preceded by George Allen Succeeded by Tim Kaine United States Secretary of the Navy In office May 1, 1987 – February 23, 1988 President Ronald Reagan Preceded by John Lehman Succeeded by William Ball Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs In office May 3, 1984 – April 10, 1987 President Ronald Reagan Preceded by Position Established Succeeded by Stephen Duncan Personal details Born James Henry Webb, Jr. (1946-02-09) February 9, 1946 (age 69) St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S. Political party Democratic Spouse(s) Barbara Samorajczyk (1968–1979) Jo Ann Krukar (1981-2004) Hong Le Webb (2005–present) Children Amy Sarah Jimmy Julia Georgia Emily (Stepchild) Alma mater University of Southern California US Naval Academy Georgetown University Law Center Religion Nondenominational Christianity Awards Navy Cross Silver Star Bronze Star (2) Purple Heart (2) Signature Website Official website Military service Allegiance  United States Service/branch United States Marine Corps Years of service 1968–1972 Rank Captain Unit Delta Company 1st Battalion 5th Marines Battles/wars Vietnam War James Henry "Jim" Webb, Jr. (born February 9, 1946) is an American politician and author. He has served as a United States Senator from Virginia, Secretary of the Navy, Assistant Secretary of Defense, congressional staffer, and Marine Corps officer. In the private sector he has been an Emmy-award winning journalist, a filmmaker, and the author of ten books. In addition, he taught literature at the United States Naval Academy and was a Fellow at the Harvard Institute of Politics. As a member of the Democratic Party, Webb announced on November 19, 2014, that he was forming an exploratory committee to evaluate a run for President of the United States in 2016.