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George W. Casey Jr.

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history. He became Chief of Staff of an Army that was stretched from 6 years of continuous war. Over his tenure he stabilized and transformed the army to meet the challenges of the 21st century while continuing to meet the demands of two wars. Casey transformed an army trained and prepared for conventional war, to an agile force more suited to modern challenges.
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As the 36th Chief of Staff of the United States Army from April 2007 to 2011, Casey led what is arguably the world's largest and most complex organization—1.1 million people strong, with a $ 200+ billion annual budget—during one of the most extraordinary periods in military and global political
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that "this increased speculation could cause a backlash against some of our Muslim soldiers" and "As great a tragedy as this was, it would be a shame if our diversity became a casualty as well." Several months later, in a February 2010 interview, Casey said: "Our diversity not only in our Army, but
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could lead to a more unified and moderate Iraq which—in conjunction with the training of Iraqi security forces—could pave the way for U.S. troop reductions in early 2006. In August 2005, Casey used specific troop numbers in his public discussion of a possible drawdown. He said the troop level of
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Casey accelerated the growth of the army, instituted Retention Bonuses for young officers, increased the funding for soldier and family programs, improved the way the army cared for its wounded soldiers and surviving family members and drove down the stigma associated with behavioral health
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would focus on building and strengthening the Iraqi government and help the Iraqis hold elections. He expressed his view that a large and intrusive American presence in Iraq would not solve the political and security problems in that country and could even fuel the insurgency.
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counseling to stabilize an army stretched by war. He also improved the leadership training for the army's General Officer Corps, advanced the transformation of the army's business and decision-making processes, moved the army onto a rotational deployment program much like the
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Army chief fears backlash for Muslim U.S. soldiers – Adds "And as horrific as this tragedy was, if our diversity becomes a casualty, I think that's worse"
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Casey was awarded the first class of the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun by Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa December 21, 2010
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State of Georgia, USA; Presented to BG Casey by LTC Frank Williams, 3ID ROC, Georgia Army National Guard – while in Slavonski Brod, Croatia, 1996
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who questioned Casey's leadership in Iraq, with McCain's criticisms focused on Casey's "optimistic and rosy scenarios" of progress in the
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Commanding Generals and Chiefs of Staff, 1775-2013: Portraits & Biographical Sketches of the United States Army's Senior Officer
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of the 1st Cavalry Division, and the Assistant Division Commander – Maneuver (later Assistant Division Commander – Support) of the
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in Washington, D.C. from January 2003 to October 2003. Following these assignments, Casey was nominated and confirmed as the 30th
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in our country, is a strength. And as horrific as this tragedy was, if our diversity becomes a casualty, I think that's worse."
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138,000 could be reduced by 30,000 in the early months of 2006 as Iraqi security forces took on a greater role. President
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Casey served as the senior coalition commander in Iraq from June 2004 to February 2007. He replaced Lieutenant General
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from June 2004 to February 8, 2007, and was in the army for his entire adult working life. He now resides in
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and oversaw a substantial improvement in the capabilities of the Army National Guard and Army Reserves.
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After relinquishing command of the division in July 2001, Casey served in a senior staff position in
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The Fourth Star: Four Generals and the Epic Struggle for the Future of the United States Army
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upon his retirement. Casey is currently a Distinguished Senior Lecturer of Leadership at
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Casey retired on April 11, 2011. Casey, whose parents were from Massachusetts, moved to
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Note from National Defence Minister to Marshal of the Sejm about gen. Casey decoration.
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awarded by Polish Minister of National Defence Radosław Sikorski on November 8, 2005
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publicly called the talk "speculation" and rebuked the general. The bombing of the
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in 1970 following graduation from Georgetown University. In 1990–1991, he attended
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in Vietnam. He was killed on July 7, 1970, when his command helicopter crashed in
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Press Briefing by Tony Snow (Jan 5, 2007) concerning change of commanders in Iraq
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from July 1996 to August 1997. He and the Rear Command Post staff were based in
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confirmed his nomination on February 8, 2007, with a bipartisan vote of 83–14.
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In January 2007, President George W. Bush nominated Casey for elevation to
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awarded by Singapore Minister of Defense Teo Chee Hean on August 26, 2009
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Sanger, David E.; Gordon, Michael R.; John F. Burns (January 2, 2007).
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during the command portion of his career. He was the commander of the
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On February 10, 2007, Casey relinquished command in Iraq to General
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Peter Eisler, Blake Morrison and Tom Vanden Brook (July 16, 2007).
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en route to a hospital to visit wounded American soldiers.
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from October 2001 to January 2003. His next position was
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as the Director of Strategic Plans and Policy (J-5), the
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Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge
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CNN, Friday, January 5: Gates shakes up command in Iraq
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from April 10, 2007, to April 10, 2011. He served as
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Josef Korbel School of International Studies people
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New Job in Iraq Will Be as Top U.S. Military Leader
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Index

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Sendai
Japan
United States of America
United States Army
General
Chief of Staff of the United States Army
Multi-National Force – Iraq
Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army
1st Armored Division
Joint Warfighting Center
3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division
Operation Joint Endeavor
Iraq War
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
George W. Casey Sr.
general
Chief of Staff of the United States Army
Commanding General
Multi-National Force – Iraq
Arlington, Virginia
Sendai
Allied occupation of Japan
George W. Casey Sr.
West Point

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