Badges:
Combat Infantryman Badge
Expert Infantryman Badge
Expert Marksmanship Badge
Expert Grenade Badge
Education
Medals and Ribbons:
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
NCO Professional Development Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon
Leo Dunson completed his early education in Oakland, California, attending Webster Academy for elementary school and Frederick and Havenscourt Middle Schools. He later moved to Tracy, California, where he attended Tracy High School.
After graduating from Tracy High School in Tracy, California, Dunson enlisted in the United States Army in 2003, serving as an infantryman until his honorable discharge in 2008.
Following his military service, Dunson pursued higher education. He enrolled at the College of Southern Nevada, initially studying accounting before earning an Associate of General Studies degree in 2011. He then attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where he studied Political Science, deepening his understanding of government, policy, and civic leadership.
In Fall 2025, Dunson earned a Master of Arts in Applied Ministry with a minor in Business from Liberty University. His graduate work integrated theology, leadership, and business management, reflecting his commitment to uniting faith and public service.
About
Leo Dunson is a combat veteran, preacher, and community leader who has dedicated his life to speaking truth both from the pulpit and in the public square. Known as a modern-day prophet-statesman, he blends the conviction of faith with the courage of political action.
Drawing inspiration from leaders like Congressman Adam Clayton Powell Jr., Leo sees no divide between ministry and politics. He believes God’s laws are not just spiritual principles, but practical solutions for justice, prosperity, and order in society. Through his sermons, writings, and public advocacy, he calls the people of God to awaken — not only to their identity but also to their responsibility to shape laws, policies, and communities.
As a veteran of the Iraq War, Leo knows firsthand the cost of leadership and the value of service. As a preacher, he has delivered hundreds of sermons calling for moral clarity in a time of chaos. And as a statesman, he seeks to carry those same principles into Congress — to fight for the people, to stand on truth, and to be a bold voice unafraid to challenge the powers that be.
Leo Dunson represents a new model of leadership: unapologetically spiritual, unshakably political, and undeniably for the people.
Military Career
Leo L. Dunson Jr. enlisted in the United States Army in September 2003, attending Basic Combat Training (BCT) at Fort Benning, Georgia. For infantry soldiers, BCT and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) were combined into one continuous program (OSUT), designed to develop the physical, mental, and tactical skills required of an infantryman. Training included room clearing techniques (MOUT), battle drills, individual movement techniques, small-unit formations, and foundational infantry tactics.
Upon completing training, Dunson was assigned to Fort Wainwright, Alaska, where he joined the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, Bravo Company, 1st Platoon, 3rd Squad, Bravo Team. His unit was already preparing for deployment to Iraq, and he trained extensively with them for nearly 18 months before deployment.
In August 2005, Dunson deployed to Mosul, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His unit conducted counterinsurgency operations including routine patrols, raids, and searches for weapons caches. On July 1, 2006, while serving in Iraq, Dunson was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
The 172nd Stryker Brigade’s tour was originally scheduled to conclude in July 2006, but the Army unexpectedly extended the deployment by four additional months. Some elements of the brigade had already returned to Alaska when they were ordered back to Iraq. During this extension, the brigade was redirected to Baghdad to help quell escalating sectarian violence. The extended tour lasted a total of 16 months, one of the longest continuous infantry deployments of the war at that time.
As a result of its actions in Iraq, the 172nd Stryker Brigade was awarded the Valorous Unit Award, with the citation signed by General George W. Casey Jr., then Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army.
Dunson re-enlisted while serving in Iraq and later attended the Warrior Leader Course (WLC)—formerly the Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC)—at Fort Richardson, Alaska, in September 2007. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in April 2008, completing more than four years of active-duty service.
Awards and Decorations:
Ministry and Civic Engagement
After his military service and academic studies, Leo Dunson became a preacher, author, and public speaker, using his platform to address issues of faith, identity, and justice. His ministry has focused on interpreting God’s laws, commandments, and statutes as living principles for modern times, teaching that they remain the foundation for prosperity, order, and spiritual power.
Dunson has published several works, including God’s Laws, Commandments, and Statutes and The Blessings of God’s Laws. He has also authored books of affirmations, encouraging readers to apply scripture in first-person form as a way of personal empowerment and spiritual transformation. Through his sermons, books, and online presence, Dunson has reached audiences across the country with a message that blends biblical prophecy with present-day application.
In addition to ministry, Dunson has been active in civic engagement, speaking on social, political, and cultural issues affecting his community. Drawing inspiration from leaders such as Congressman Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dunson identifies himself as a modern-day prophet-statesman, uniting faith and politics in the service of the people. His mission emphasizes not only personal salvation but also collective responsibility to pursue justice, truth, and freedom in society.
