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==Early Life== | ==Early Life== | ||
Jordan was born on 24 May 1986, in Washington, D.C. to parents Joe and Gail. The child of two U.S. Soldiers, Jordan grew up with a more expanded worldview than many | Jordan was born on 24 May 1986, in Washington, D.C. to parents Joe and Gail. The child of two U.S. Soldiers, Jordan grew up with a more expanded worldview than many. He would move six times during his childhood. Of note among these locations are Hawaii, Bavaria, and South Korea. Raised with two brothers on a Soldier’s pay, he was instilled with fiscal responsibility, a love of music, and a strong belief in philanthropy that focused on giving of one’s time, not simply money. This outlook would become an ongoing theme throughout his life. | ||
Jordan spent the majority of his teen years in southern Arizona, where he attended high school. During this time he fell in love with music, earning all but one of his elective credits in choir courses. Upon graduating | Jordan spent the majority of his teen years in southern Arizona, where he attended high school. During this time he fell in love with music, earning all but one of his elective credits in choir courses. Upon graduating he attended Eastern Arizona College, majoring in music. However, after completing a year of study he found himself feeling restless. Between the rigors of studying music taking much of the enjoyment out of the subject and some issues in his personal life, he felt like he needed a new direction. | ||
==Military Service== | ==Military Service== | ||
Jordan entered the U.S. Army in October of 2005, being trained as a Biomedical Equipment Technician. During his technical training at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas; he was the only Army personnel admitted into the Air Force Chaplain’s White Rope leadership program, and was eventually elevated to the position of Squadron Rope in recognition of his support and dedication to the program. During his career, he would also be stationed at the Presidio of Monterey, California; Camp Carroll, South Korea; Fort Knox, Kentucky; and Fort Campbell, Kentucky. | Jordan entered the U.S. Army in October of 2005, being trained as a Biomedical Equipment Technician. During his technical training at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas; he was the only Army personnel admitted into the Air Force Chaplain’s White Rope leadership program, and was eventually elevated to the position of Squadron Rope in recognition of his support and dedication to the program. During his career, he would also be stationed at the Presidio of Monterey, California; Camp Carroll, South Korea; Fort Knox, Kentucky; and Fort Campbell, Kentucky. | ||
During this time | During this time Jordan continued volunteering: coordinating the U.S. federal giving initiative, the Combined Federal Campaign; becoming the training NCO for the hospital Color Guard; and working with Club Beyond, a teen outreach program. While at Fort Campbell, he deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom with the 101st Airborne Division. He was Honorably Discharged from active duty status as a Sergeant in January of 2013. | ||
==Early Westarctican Activities== | ==Early Westarctican Activities== | ||
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Later that year, he attended [[MicroCon 2019]] in as part of the Westarctican delegation. The conference served as a coming out of sorts for the new Prime Minister, to the greater micronational community, and he began forming ties with a number of foreign representatives. During the main conference, Jordan gave a presentation on how to better connect with your citizens, from the viewpoint of the work he and the Grand Duke had done over the previous year-and-a-half. Throughout the weekend, he received special recognition from six different micronations. | Later that year, he attended [[MicroCon 2019]] in as part of the Westarctican delegation. The conference served as a coming out of sorts for the new Prime Minister, to the greater micronational community, and he began forming ties with a number of foreign representatives. During the main conference, Jordan gave a presentation on how to better connect with your citizens, from the viewpoint of the work he and the Grand Duke had done over the previous year-and-a-half. Throughout the weekend, he received special recognition from six different micronations. | ||
==Micronational Activity Outside of Westarctica== | |||
While the majority of Jordan's work done in the greater micronational community is an extension of his role as a member of Westarctica's government, he has engaged in some work as a private person. | |||
In January of 2019, Jordan became a Canon in the short-lived Noble Chapter of the Grand Hunt. This was a fraternal organization aimed at non-denominational Christian fellowship. While initially promising, the Chapter and it's adjacent Prince-Abbacy of Inselwald fell into a period of decreased activity, before that project was reimagined as the [[Kingdom of Argonne]]. Jordan remained active with Argonne until its disbanding on 20 April 2020. | |||
In April of 2020, Jordan's mother discovered an old notepad from his childhood. This notepad contained details of a forgotten micronational project Jordan helped create called the [[Kingdom of Kolios]]. In this project, Jordan held the titles of Chancellor, Captain of the Guard, and Margrave of Sulli. He additionally held membership in both of the project's orders. More research into Kolios is being performed. | |||
Jordan is also a founding board member in the forthcoming [[Micronational Hall of Excellence]]. | |||
==Personal Life== | ==Personal Life== | ||
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In his spare time he enjoys hiking, volunteering, craft beer, and is an avid hockey fan. He is also has an interest in the history of both micronations and phaleristics (the study of orders, fraternities and award items), with a special focus in areas where the two overlap; he has a growing collection of items from this hobby. | In his spare time he enjoys hiking, volunteering, craft beer, and is an avid hockey fan. He is also has an interest in the history of both micronations and phaleristics (the study of orders, fraternities and award items), with a special focus in areas where the two overlap; he has a growing collection of items from this hobby. | ||
Jordan is a member of several organizations, including the Orders and Medals Society of America, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. | In March of 2020, Jordan published ''Commentary on the Westarctican Constitution'', which provided insight about the thinking behind much of the constitution, as well as opinions on implementation and interpretation. | ||
Jordan is a member of several organizations, including the Orders and Medals Society of America, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. | |||
Since 2015, he has been dating Jessica Barton, a fellow Westarctica citizen. | Since 2015, he has been dating Jessica Barton, a fellow Westarctica citizen. | ||
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*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} '''[[Principality of Rhye|Prince of Rhye]]''' since 20 August 2019 | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} '''[[Principality of Rhye|Prince of Rhye]]''' since 20 August 2019 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} '''Lord of Farmer Manor''' since 20 December 2017 | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} '''Lord of Farmer Manor''' since 20 December 2017 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Prince-Abbacy of Inselwald flag.jpg}} '''Count von Weltenburg''' | *{{flagiconstart|Kingdom of Kolios Flag.png}} '''Margrave of Sulli''' since 20 September 1995 | ||
::'''Former''' | |||
::*{{flagiconstart|Prince-Abbacy of Inselwald flag.jpg}} '''Count von Weltenburg''' from 24 January 2019 to 20 April 2020 <small>''(micronation disbanded)''</small> | |||
::*{{flagiconstart|Argonne Flag.jpg}} '''Baron of Témiscaming''' from 20 March 2020 to 20 April 2020 <small>''(micronation disbanded)''</small> | |||
===Honors, Awards, and Medals=== | |||
=== | ====Orders of Chivalry==== | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Knight in the [[Illustrious Antarctic Order of the Orca]], 19 July 2019 | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Knight in the '''[[Illustrious Antarctic Order of the Orca]]''', 19 July 2019 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Knight Commander in the [[Order of the Snowflake]], 25 April 2018 | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Knight Commander in the '''[[Order of the Snowflake]]''', 25 April 2018 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} Knight in the '''[[Order of the Desert Heart]]''', 30 April 2019 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of | *{{flagiconstart|Kingdom of Kolios Flag.png}} Knight in the '''Order of Kolios''', 20 September 1995 <small>''(downgraded from Knight Commander on 12 April 2020 at member's request)''</small> | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Empire of Agber Flag.png}} Knight in the '''Sanctified Order of the Crucifix''', 20 September 1995 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Duchy_of_Carthage.png}} Knight Grand Cross in the '''Order of Carthage''', 24 April 2020 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Empire of Agber Flag.png}} Knight Commander in the '''Order of the Empire of Agber''', 6 May 2020 | |||
====National Medals and Awards==== | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Molossia.png}} The Desert Palm, 20 July 2019 | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Molossia.png}} The Desert Palm, 20 July 2019 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Aerica.jpg}} Just One of Us Penguins Medal, 20 July 2019 | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Aerica.jpg}} Just One of Us Penguins Medal, 20 July 2019 | ||
====Friendship Medals==== | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Molossia.png|Molossia}} Molossia Friendship Medal, 27 April 2019 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Dand-Flag.jpg}} Danduros Medal of Friendship, 20 July 2019 | *{{flagiconstart|Dand-Flag.jpg}} Danduros Medal of Friendship, 20 July 2019 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of West Who.jpg}} West Who Medal of Friendship, 20 July 2019 | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of West Who.jpg}} West Who Medal of Friendship, 20 July 2019 | ||
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====Other Honors and Recognition==== | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} [[Honored Westarctican Awards|Honored Servant of Westarctica]], 1 May 2018 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Kaz Flag.jpg}} The Long Blink, 21 July 2019 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Dracul flag.jpg|Dracul}} Certificate of Commendation, 19 March 2019 | |||
====Commemorative Medals==== | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Slabovia.jpg|Slabovia}} [[MicroCon 2019]] Commemorative Attendance Medal, 20 July 2019 | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Slabovia.jpg|Slabovia}} [[MicroCon 2019]] Commemorative Attendance Medal, 20 July 2019 | ||
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===Arms=== | ===Arms=== | ||
While permitted to arms when Grand Duke Travis appointed him in 2017, Jordan did not have them designed until late 2019, when he worked with the [[Baron of Abele]] the 2nd [[Ellsworth King of Arms]] to create them. Jordan opted for relatively simple arms, foregoing certain aspects, such as mantling, torse, helm, or a crest. | While permitted to arms when Grand Duke Travis appointed him in 2017, Jordan did not have them designed until late 2019, when he worked with the [[Baron of Abele]] the 2nd [[Ellsworth King of Arms]] to create them. Jordan opted for relatively simple arms, foregoing certain aspects, such as mantling, torse, helm, or a crest. As much of the design was created while unique [[Heraldry in Westarctica|Westarctican heraldic language]] was being developed, there are not many elements of said culture present in the arms. | ||
[[File:DukeBearPeninsulaFullArms.png|500px|left|The full arms of the Duke of the Bear Peninsula]] | [[File:DukeBearPeninsulaFullArms.png|500px|left|The full arms of the Duke of the Bear Peninsula]] | ||
<br><br>'''Coronet:''' ''The Westarctican Ducal coronet, presented in Or and Azure, with Ermine.''<br>'''Escutcheon:''' ''Shield party per bend sinister. Argent dexter chief, Tenné sinister bend, with | <br><br>'''Coronet:''' ''The Westarctican Ducal coronet, presented in Or and Azure, with Ermine.''<br>'''Escutcheon:''' ''Shield party per bend sinister. Argent dexter chief with goutty Vert, Tenné sinister bend, with quill pen and parchment proper.''<br>'''Order:''' ''Arms device for the Illustrious Antarctic Order of the Orca encircling.''<br>'''Supporters:''' ''Dexter polar bear proper rampant, sinister magpie proper vigilant.''<br>'''Motto:''' ''Banderole bearing "PERITA MANUS MENS EXCULTA."''<br>'''Compartment:''' ''Flowering edelweiss plant proper, interwoven with banderole.''<br>'''Symbolism:''' In the language of heraldry, the green drops or ''gouittes'' from the shield could be read to mean hope strewn upon a field of peace. The green was also chosen to represent Jordan's birth month, and as it is a color often associated with the US Army, where Jordan spent the better part of a decade. The white also represents sincerity and the long winters encountered during his time in Northern Minnesota. The quill pen and parchment symbolize scholarship, knowledge, and writing; as the former two are personally important to Jordan, and he was part of the group responsible for writing the [[Constitution of Westarctica]]. The brown was chosen to represent worthy ambition. The bear as a supporter was chosen due to the Bear Peninsula, which the title is derived from, in addition to symbolizing strength and cunning. The magpie was chosen to represent good fortune, intelligence, and a sturdy spirit. Additionally the magpie is a symbol of Korea, a nation with personal history for Jordan. The motto means "skilled hand, cultivated mind" in Latin, while the edelweiss interwoven with it, and is found in the Bavarian Alps, was chosen to represent dedication and Jordan's time living in Bavaria, as a child. | ||
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[[Category:Westarctica Civilian Corps members]] | [[Category:Westarctica Civilian Corps members]] | ||
[[Category:Heads of Government of Westarctica]] | [[Category:Heads of Government of Westarctica]] | ||
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