Willard Burleson
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Willard McKenzie Burleson III[1] (born October 9, 1965)[2] is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who served as commanding General of the Eighth United States Army and chief of Staff of the ROK/US Combined Forces Command from 2020 to 2024.
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Willard M. Burleson III | |
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Born | (1965-10-09) October 9, 1965 (age 58) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1988–2024 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | Eighth United States Army 7th Infantry Division 1st Brigade, 10th Mountain Division 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (4) Bronze Star Medal (3) |
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Previously, Burleson served as the Director of Operations of the United Nations Command, ROK/US Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea.[3][4][5]