Gerald Hyland
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Gerald W. "Gerry" Hyland is a member of the Fairfax County, Virginia
Board of Supervisors. A Democrat
, he has represented the Mount Vernon District, which includes Mount Vernon
and the town of Alexandria since 1988 (six four year terms). He served in the United States Air Force
for 30 years, six of which on active duty, and four overseas.
Fairfax County, Virginia
Fairfax County is a county in Virginia, in the United States. Per the 2010 Census, the population of the county is 1,081,726, making it the most populous jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with 13.5% of Virginia's population...
Board of Supervisors. A Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
, he has represented the Mount Vernon District, which includes Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, Virginia
Mount Vernon is a census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Nearby CDPs are Fort Belvoir , Groveton, Virginia and Hybla Valley, Virginia , and Fort Hunt, Virginia...
and the town of Alexandria since 1988 (six four year terms). He served in the United States Air Force
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
for 30 years, six of which on active duty, and four overseas.