Where is John Kerry now? Did John Kerry fight in war?

John Kerry is an American attorney, politician and diplomat who currently serves as the first United States special presidential envoy for climate.

He previously served as the 68th United States Secretary of State from 2013 to 2017 under Barack Obama and as a United States Senator from Massachusetts from 1985 to 2013.

Where is John Kerry now?

John Kerry is now serving as the first United States special presidential envoy for climate.

Did John Kerry fight in war?

Yes, John Kerry fought in a war.

After graduating from Yale University in 1966, Kerry enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve, eventually attaining the rank of lieutenant.

Between 1968 and 1969, during the Vietnam War, Kerry served an abbreviated four-month tour of duty in South Vietnam. While commanding a Swift boat, he sustained three wounds in combat with the Viet Cong, for which he earned three Purple Heart Medals.

Kerry was awarded the Silver Star Medal and the Bronze Star Medal for valorous conduct in separate military engagements.