Gary D. Speer
U.S. Army lieutenant general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gary D. Speer (b. April 4, 1950) is a retired career officer of the United States Army. A veteran of Operation Uphold Democracy and the Iraq War, he served from 1972 to 2009 and attained the rank of lieutenant general and served in senior command and staff positions including acting commander of United States Army Europe, deputy commander of United States Army Central, acting commander of United States Southern Command, and deputy commander of United States Army South. His awards included the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Army Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, and Legion of Merit.
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Gary D. Speer | |
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Born | (1950-04-05) April 5, 1950 (age 74) Gadsden, Alabama, U.S. |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1972–2009 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Unit | U.S. Army Infantry Branch |
Commands held | Company B, 1st Battalion, 46th Infantry 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division 10th Mountain Division (Rear Detachment) United States Southern Command (acting) United States Army Europe and Seventh Army (acting) |
Conflicts | Operation Uphold Democracy Iraq War |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit |
Alma mater | United States Military Academy Webster University |
Spouse(s) |
Catherine Tucker (m. 1974) |
Other work | Management consultant |
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