17, 2016. After retirement In November 2020, Estrada was named a volunteer member of the Joe Biden presidential transition Agency Review Team to support transition efforts related to the United States Department of Defense. Personal life Estrada formally endorsed U.S. Senator Barack Obama for President of the United States during a rally at Battery Creek High School in Beaufort, South Carolina on January 24, 2008. On August 28, 2008, Estrada spoke at the Democratic National Convention, echoing his support for Obama, citing his "obligation... to protect the Marines, sailors and their families." In July 2010, U.S. President Barack Obama nominated Estrada to serve as a commissioner for the American Battle Monuments Commission, the agency overseeing U.S. Armed Forces cemeteries and memorials overseas. Estrada previously served as a committee member of the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services, a member of the Board of Directors for Operation Homefront, and on the executive committee for the United Service Organizations. Estrada is married to Elizabeth Cote Estrada, who is a doctor. They met in 2012 and were married in January 2014. Together they have twin daughters, Eva and Marie. Awards and honors Estrada's personal awards include: Notes Estrada also rates expert in rifle and sharpshooter in pistol marksmanship badges, as well as eight service stripes. References Further reading This article incorporates text in the public domain from U.S. Government agencies. External links |- 1955 births Living people African-American businesspeople American businesspeople African-American diplomats African-American United States Navy personnel Ambassadors of the United States to Trinidad and Tobago United States Marine Corps personnel of the Iraq War Obama administration personnel People from Laventille Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal Sergeants Major of the Marine Corps Trinidad and Tobago emigrants to the United States