George Joulwan
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George Alfred Joulwan (born November 16, 1939, Pottsville, Pennsylvania) is a retired United States Army general who served for 36 years. He finished his military career as the Commander-in-Chief of the United States European Command and NATO's Supreme Allied Commander (SACEUR) in 1997.[1]
General George Joulwan | |
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Born | (1939-11-16) November 16, 1939 (age 84) Pottsville, Pennsylvania |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Rank | General |
Commands held | |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards |
As the Supreme Allied Commander, he conducted over 20 operations in the Balkans, Africa, and the Middle East.[1] When the United States sent forces into Bosnia in the 1990s, General Joulwan played the leading role in troop deployment, earning praise by President Clinton upon Joulwan's retirement.[2]
As SACEUR, General Joulwan created a strategic policy for the United States military engagement in Africa, which was the first time in U.S. history that such a policy had been crafted.[1]