Gary Brito
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Gary M. Brito (born 1963 or 1964) is a United States Army general who serves as Commanding General, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command since 8 September 2022.[2] He served as Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 of the United States Army from July 2020 to August 2022.[3] He was also the first Cape Verdean American to command Fort Benning.[4] Further commands included the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk; the 120th Infantry Brigade, 1st Army; and 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment.[5]
Gary Brito | |
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Born | 1963 or 1964 (age 59–60)[1] Hyannis, Massachusetts |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1987–present |
Rank | General |
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Brito's opening statement at a House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee hearing on talent management and reorganization Recorded February 8, 2022 |
Born and raised in Hyannis, Massachusetts, he was commissioned in 1987 from ROTC at the Pennsylvania State University.[1][6][5]
Brito earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Studies from the Pennsylvania State University. He later received a master's degree in Human Resource Management from Troy State University and another master's degree in Joint Strategy and Campaign Planning from the Joint Advanced Warfighting School.[6]