Josh McConkey
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Josh McConkey | |
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| Born | Joshua Michael McConkey September 18, 1977 |
| Alma mater | Chadron State University University of Nebraska (MD) |
| Occupation(s) | Politican, physician, guardsman |
Joshua Michael McConkey (born 18 September 1977), also known as Josh McConkey, is an American politician, author, and emergency physician. In 2024, he came to public view for winning the North Carolina Educational Lottery while running for Congress from the 13th district seat of North Carolina.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Early life and education[edit]
McConkey, in 1999, graduated from Chadron State College with a Bachelor of Science in biology. In 2003, he graduated with Doctor of Medicine from the University of Nebraska. By 2006, he completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Summa Health System in Akron, Ohio.[7]
McConkey graduated from Air Command & Staff College, Air War College, and National Security Course at National Defense University.[4]
Career[edit]
In 2000, McConkey joined the Nebraska Army National Guard as a Medical Service Corps officer. In 2007, he was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was awarded the Air Medal and Army Commendation Medal for his service there.[4][7][8]
In 2011, McConkey transferred to the U.S. Air Force Reserve and completed the USAF Aerospace Medicine Course. In 2019, he was promoted to Colonel and served as a flight surgeon and Critical Care Air Transport physician, also serving for a time as Chief of Medical Staff at the 916th Aerospace Medicine Squadron. He is responsible for the health and welfare of more than 120 Airmen, some of our nation’s most elite forces.[4][7][8][9]
Personal life[edit]
McConkey resides in Apex, North Carolina, with his wife, Elsa, and their three children.[7]
Awards[edit]
- Distinguished Alumni Award by Chadron State College[7]
Bibliography[edit]
- Be the Weight Behind the Spear; Wisdom House; 798988172208; September 2023, winner of the Independent Press Award for Distinguished Favorite in Motivational Category.[10][11]
References[edit]
- ^ Neath, Amelia (12 February 2024). "Republican congressional candidate wins $700k lottery prize". The Independent.
- ^ "'Divine intervention': Winning lottery will shake up the race, NC candidate says". Newsobserver.com.
- ^ "'Divine intervention': Winning lottery will shake up the race, NC candidate says". Yahoo News. 2024-02-05. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ a b c d "2023 Distinguished Young Alumni Award Recipients". Csc.edu.
- ^ "Josh McConkey | Actor, Additional Crew". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ "Wake County man's lucky numbers, played for years, pay off with $757,577 jackpot win". North Carolina Education Lottery Lucke-Zone. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ a b c d e "Donnell, McConkey receive Distinguished Alumni Awards". Csc.edu.
- ^ a b "The 459th ARW hosts DHB to discuss patient movement, challenges". www.afrc.af.mil. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "304th Rescue Squadron Celebrates One of its Own". 920th Rescue Wing. 2019-10-02. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ BE THE WEIGHT BEHIND THE SPEAR | Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ "9798988172208". IndependentPressAwar. Retrieved 2024-06-04.