 From 1967 to 1972, (during the Vietnam War) Badal served in the United States Army with a last rank of Captain.He served both overseas in Vietnam and in the United States during his time of service and was awarded the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal (United States), and the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster.Badal is currently a Board Member & Chairman of the Audit Committee for the Navajo Nation telephone company, Sacred Wind Communications.