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U.S. Army general From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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Official portrait, 2021 | |
| Born | 4 September 1963 Westwood, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1985–present |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | 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 was commissioned a second lieutenant upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1985.[9] He served as rifle platoon leader with C Company, 3d Battalion (Airborne), 504th Infantry, 82nd Airborne Division. Later he served as Company commander, 4th Ranger Training Battalion, Ranger Training Brigade, Operations Officer, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry, 2d Infantry Division and Executive Officer, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. From February 2001 to May 2003, he commanded the 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division (Light), which deployed as part of Operation Anaconda to Afghanistan during which he was awarded the Silver Star.[10] LaCamera then took command of the 3d Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, Georgia from June 2003 to May 2004. Lacamera graduated from College of Naval Warfare, Naval War College located at Newport, Rhode Island in June 2005 before taking command of the 75th Ranger Regiment from August 2005 to August 2007. Following this command, he became the Director of Operations, Joint Special Operations Command from 2007 to 2009. In 2009, he became the Assistant Commanding General, Joint Special Operations Command. From 2010 to 2012, LaCamera served as the Deputy Commanding General (Operations), 25th Infantry Division.[11] He later served as commanding general XVIII Airborne Corps and commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve.[12]
LaCamera is a native of Westwood, Massachusetts. He is married to Theresa LaCamera, his wife of 30 years.
LaCamera earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy and a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College. His military education includes the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Army Command and General Staff College, the Army War College, the Naval War College, and the Senior Service College Fellowship Course.[5]
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