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MAJ Nicholas Frazier was born in Silver Spring, MD and was raised in North Carolina. MAJ Frazier enlisted into the United States Army Reserves as a Parachute Rigger in May 2003.

He graduated from East Carolina University in December of 2006 and was commissioned through ROTC as an Infantry officer. Upon completion of initial officer training, MAJ Frazier reported to Fort Stewart, GA to serve with the 3rd ID. While at Fort Stewart, MAJ Frazier served as a Rifle Platoon Leader, HHC Executive Officer and Battalion Assistant Operations Officer.

MAJ Frazier attended the Special Forces Qualification Course at Fort Bragg, NC and graduated in January of 2013. Upon completion of Special Forces training, MAJ Frazier reported to 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) in JBLM, WA where he served as Detachment Commander of SFODA 1234, 2nd Battalion Headquarters Support Company Commander, and the Assistant Group Operations Officer. Major Frazier has deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and multiple operations in East Asia.

His professional education included Airborne School, Infantry Basic Officer Leader’s Course, Ranger School, Mechanized Leader’s Course, Maneuver Captain’s Career Course, Special Forces Qualification Course, SERE School, Military Freefall Course, and Jumpmaster School.

Major Frazier’s awards and decorations include Parachutist’s Badge, Parachute Rigger Badge, Military Freefall Parachutist’s Badge, Ranger Tab, Special Forces Tab, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal Bronze Star Medal (1OLC), and Meritorious Unit Commendation.

MAJ Frazier is married to Kathryn Frazier of Wilmington, NC, and they have two daughters Margaret and Josephine.

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