Paul LaCamera
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Paul Joseph LaCamera[1] (born 4 September 1963)[2] is a United States Army four-star general and infantry officer who serves as commander of the United Nations Command, ROK/US Combined Forces Command and United States Forces Korea since 2 July 2021.[3] LaCamera most recently served as commanding general of United States Army Pacific from 18 November 2019 to 3 June 2021.[4] He previously served as the commanding general of XVIII Airborne Corps. His other assignments include the commander of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and as the commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division.[5] He was nominated to replace General Robert Abrams as the next commander of United Nations Command, R.O.K.-U.S. Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea, on 2 December 2020,[6][7] however his nomination was returned to the president on 3 January 2021, without action.[6] He was renominated on 27 April 2021.[8]
Paul LaCamera | |
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Born | (1963-09-04) 4 September 1963 (age 60) Westwood, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1985–present |
Rank | General |
Commands held | United Nations Command ROK/US Combined Forces Command United States Forces Korea United States Army Pacific Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve XVIII Airborne Corps 4th Infantry Division 75th Ranger Regiment 3rd Ranger Battalion 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Invasion of Panama Operation Uphold Democracy War in Afghanistan Iraq War Operation Inherent Resolve |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal (4) Silver Star Defense Superior Service Medal (4) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (6) |
LaCamera's opening statement at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the 2022 USINDOPACOM posture Recorded 10 March 2022 |