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Raymond Thomas Odierno 1954 - 2021

Raymond Thomas Odierno was born on September 8, 1954 in Rockaway, Comté de Morris County, NJ États-Unis, and died at age 67 years old on October 8, 2021 in FL. Raymond Odierno was buried at Cimetière d'Arlington in Arlington, Comté d'Arlington County, VA.

Raymond Thomas Odierno

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September 8, 1954

Rockaway, Comté de Morris County, NJ, 07866, États-Unis

October 8, 2021

FL, États-Unis

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Military leader. He served as the 38th chief of staff of the U.S. Army. Prior to his service as chief of staff, he commanded United States Joint Forces Command from October 2010 until its disestablishment in August 2011. He served as Commanding General, United States Forces – Iraq and its predecessor, Multi-National Force – Iraq, from September 2008 through September 2010. Odierno was commissioned as an officer upon his graduation from West Point in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He later received a Master of Science degree in nuclear effects engineering from North Carolina State University and a Master of Arts degree in national security and strategy from the Naval War College, where he received the Distinguished Graduate Leadership Award in 2009. He served three tours in Iraq between 2008 and 2010. He commanded the 4th Infantry Division during the US-led invasion of Iraq as well as the division's support to Operation Red Dawn, the joint operation that led to the capture of Saddam Hussein.
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1954

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September 8, 1954

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Rockaway, Comté de Morris County, NJ 07866, États-Unis

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Graduate, U.S. Military Academy, Class of 1976 Rank: General Years Served: 1976 - 2015 Engagements: • Gulf War (1990 - 1991) • Iraq War (Operation Iraqi Freedom) (2003 - 2011) Army Assignments in Chronological Order ● Oct 1976 - Jan 1978 Support Platoon Leader, later Firing Platoon Leader, C Battery, 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment, 56th Field Artillery Brigade, U.S. Army Europe and Seventh Army, Germany ● Jan 1978 - Oct 1979 Survey Officer, 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment, 56th Field Artillery Brigade, U.S. Army Europe and Seventh Army, Germany ● Nov 1979 - Jul 1980 Student, Field Artillery Advanced Course, Fort Sill, Oklahoma ● Aug 1980 - Dec 1980 Liaison Officer, 1st Battalion, 73rd Field Artillery Regiment, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, North Carolina ● Dec 1980 - Dec 1982 Commander, Service Battery, later A Battery, 1st Battalion, 73rd Field Artillery Regiment, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, NC ● Dec 1982 - May 1983 Assistant S-3 (Operations), 1st Battalion, 73d Field Artillery Regiment, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, NC ● Jun 1983 - May 1984 S-3 (Operations), 3rd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, NC ● Jun 1984 - Aug 1986 Student, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina ● Sep 1986 - Jun 1989 Nuclear Research Officer, later Chief, Acquisition Support Division, Defense Nuclear Agency, Alexandria, Virginia, later detailed as Military Advisor for Arms Control, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Washington, DC ● Jun 1989 - Jun 1990 Student, United States Naval Command and Staff Course, Newport, Rhode Island ● Jul 1990 - Dec 1990 Executive Officer, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Armored Division, U.S. Army Europe and Seventh Army, Germany ● Dec 1990 - Jun 1991 Executive Officer, Division Artillery, 3rd Armored Division, United States Army Europe and Seventh Army, Germany. Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, Saudi Arabia ● Jun 1991 - May 1992 Executive Officer, 42nd Field Artillery Brigade, V Corps, U.S. Army Europe and Seventh Army, Germany ● Jun 1992 - Jun 1994 Commander, 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment, 7th Infantry Division (Light), Fort Ord, CA (relocated to Fort Lewis, WA) ● Jun 1994 - Jun 1995 Student, United States Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania ● Jun 1995 - Jun 1997 Commander, Division Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas ● Jun 1997 - Aug 1998 Chief of Staff, V Corps, United States Army Europe and Seventh Army, Germany ● Aug 1998 - Jul 1999 Assistant Division Commander (Support), 1st Armored Division, U.S. Army Europe and Seventh Army, Germany to include duty as Deputy Commanding General for Ground Operations, Task Force Hawk, Operation Allied Force, Albania ● Jul 1999 - Jul 2001 Director, Force Management, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans, U.S. Army, Washington, DC ● Oct 2001 - Aug 2004 Commanding General, 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized), Fort Hood, Texas. Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq ● Aug 2004 - Oct 2004 Special Assistant to Vice Chief of Staff, United States Army, Washington, DC ● Oct 2004 - May 2006 Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, DC ● May 2006 - Dec 2006 Commanding General, III Corps and Fort Hood, Fort Hood, Texas ● Dec 2006 - Feb 2008 Commanding General, III Corps and Commander, Multi-National Corps-Iraq, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq ● Feb 2008 - Sep 2008 Commanding General, III Corps and Fort Hood, Fort Hood, Texas ● Sep 2008 - 31 Dec 2009 Commander, Multi-National Force-Iraq, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq ● 1 Jan 2010 - 1 Sep 2010 Commander, United States Forces-Iraq, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq ● 29 Oct 2010 - Aug 2011 Commander, United States Joint Forces Command, Norfolk, Virginia ● 7 Sep 2011 - 14 Aug 2015 Chief of Staff of the United States Army Medals, Awards and Badges Defense Distinguished Service Medal with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters Army Distinguished Service Medal with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit with Silver Oak Leaf Cluster Bronze Star Medal Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters Army Commendation Medal Army Achievement Medal National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Southwest Asia Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars Kosovo Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze Stars Iraq Campaign Medal with 4 Bronze Stars Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Armed Forces Service Medal Army Service Ribbon Army Overseas Service Ribbon with Award Numeral "7" NATO Medal for Kosovo Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) Joint Meritorious Unit Award with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster Army Meritorious Unit Commendation Combat Action Badge Army Staff Identification Badge Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge Honors ● 19 March 2013: The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) presented General Odierno with the Military Leadership Award. General Odierno has been outspoken in his support for military families and those grieving the death of a loved one in service to country. General Odierno was introduced by Austin Audo, the son of Army Major David Audo, who died in Iraq in 2009. Kyra Phillips from HLN and John Roberts from Fox News Channel emceed the ceremonies at the event. ● 5 October 2012: The Liberty USO serving Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey presented Odierno with the Liberty award for dedication to and support of military members and their families. ● 23 July 2012: Odierno accepted the Dwight D. Eisenhower Award at the 113th Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Convention. The award is presented to an individual for contributions to the cause of American security, unity, and peace. ● 12 May 2012: Odierno received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for his commitment to many humanitarian causes. He accepted the award at Ellis Island. ● February 2011: The Hampton Roads World Affairs Council presented its Second Annual Ryan C. Crocker Global Citizen Award to Odierno for his superlative impact on the international stage. Ambassador Crocker attended the event and introduced Odierno prior to the General's remarks. ● December 2010: Odierno was recognized by the Union League of Philadelphia with their Abraham Lincoln Award during the League's Armed Services Council Army-Navy Game Dining Out. ● December 2009: Odierno was given the USO's Distinguished Service Award at the 48th Annual Armed Forces Gala and Gold Medal Dinner in New York City. The event, which was co-hosted by NBC's Brian Williams, and retired Army Col. Jack H. Jacobs, a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in Vietnam, raised over $1 million for the USO. The USO's Distinguished Service Award is USO's premiere award that recognizes exemplary leadership and service to the armed forces. ● October 2009: Odierno was recognized as one of America's Best Leaders of 2009 by U.S. News & World Report for his leadership in Operation Iraqi Freedom. America's Best Leaders is a collaboration between U.S. News & World Report and the Center for Public Leadership at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. The honorees were selected by a committee of academic, government, business, community, and nonprofit leaders convened by the center. ● 4 June 2009: Romanian President Traian Băsescu awarded Odierno the Romanian Order of Military Merit. ● May 2009: The Naval War College recognized Odierno as the 14th recipient of the Distinguished Graduate Leadership Award for his strategic leadership and insight. Odierno graduated from the Naval War College in 1990 as a Major, where he learned the importance of becoming a strategic thinker and leader. ● February 2008: The Union League Club of New York City bestowed Odierno with an achievement award for his lifetime of service to the nation. ● May 2006: Odierno was inducted into the Morris Hills Regional District Hall of Fame for his successful command of the 4th Infantry Division in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Odierno graduated from Morris Hills in 1972 prior to entering the U.S. Military Academy. ● April 2006: Odierno was presented the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Special Achievement Award for Military Service at the Foundations East Coast Gala by Jerry Colangelo, NIAF Vice Chair. During the event, legendary race car driver and wine maker Mario Andretti received a NIAF Lifetime Achievement Award in Sports; actor Alan Alda was inducted into the NIAF Italian American Hall of Fame by Jack Valenti, former president of the Motion Picture Association of America; and Joseph M. Boitano, senior vice president and general merchandise manager at Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises, received a NIAF Special Achievement Award in Business. NIAF is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational foundation that promotes Italian American culture and heritage.
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