Bruce M. Lawlor
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Major General (Retired) Bruce M. Lawlor (born January 24, 1948) is a retired United States Army officer. He is prominent as the first commander of Joint Task Force-Civil Support. In addition, he was one of five White House staff members who wrote the plan to create the Department of Homeland Security, and he was the first DHS Chief of Staff.
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Bruce M. Lawlor | |
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![]() Lawlor as commander of Joint Task Force-Civil Support | |
Born | (1948-01-24) January 24, 1948 (age 76) Bellows Falls, Vermont |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1967–2003 |
Rank | ![]() |
Commands held | 1st Battalion 172nd Armor 86th Armored Brigade Joint Task Force-Civil Support |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War Global War on Terrorism |
Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal Army Commendation Medal |
Other work | Director of the Center for Technology, Security, and Public Policy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
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