Martin Dempsey graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1974. He served as Executive Officer of the 3rd Brigade 3rd Armored Division during Operation Desert Shield/Storm. From April 2011 to September 2011, he served as the 37th Chief of Staff of the Army. His tenure was cut short when he was appointed the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, serving in that position from October 1, 2011 to September 2015. He retired in 2015 as a U.S. Army General.
Sponsored by:
Martin
Edward
Dempsey
March 14, 1952
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Born:
Jersey City
,
New Jersey
Home:
Goshen
,
New York
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Martin Edward Dempsey, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, 4th Battalion, 67th Armor, from 1991 to 1993.
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Legion of Merit
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Martin Edward Dempsey, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as commander, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, from 1996 to 1998.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Martin Edward Dempsey, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of General Dempsey reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Martin Edward Dempsey, United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
GeneralAction Date:
October 1, 2011 – September 25, 2015
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Martin Edward Dempsey, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1 October 2011 to 25 September 2015.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
GeneralAction Date:
October 1, 2011 – September 25, 2015
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Martin Edward Dempsey, United States Army, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1 October 2011 to 25 September 2015.
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
GeneralAction Date:
October 1, 2011 – September 25, 2015
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Martin Edward Dempsey, United States Army, was awarded the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1 October 2011 to 25 September 2015.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Martin Edward Dempsey, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of General Dempsey reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Martin Edward Dempsey, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of General Dempsey reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Martin Edward Dempsey, United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.