sentences:  He was a U.S. Army Reserves paratrooper, 1995-2001, attaining the rank of sergeant.He was entitled to wear the parachutist badge (2000) and Commendation Medal (2001).He was admitted to the bar in 2001, and is licensed to practice in law in Maryland, the District of Columbia, before the U.S. Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of Maryland, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit.