Raymond T. Odierno
US Army general (1954–2021)
Raymond Thomas Odierno /oʊdiˈɛərnoʊ/ (8 September 1954 – 8 October 2021) was an American four-star general of the United States Army. He was the 38th chief of staff of the Army.
| Raymond T. Odierno | |
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 Odierno in 2011 as Chief of Staff of the Army | |
| Nickname | Ray General O[1] |
| Born | 8 September 1954 Dover, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | 8 October 2021 (aged 67) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1976–2015 |
| Rank | General |
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| Battles/wars | Gulf War Iraq War |
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| Signature |  |
Odierno commanded United States Joint Forces Command from October 2010 until its disestablishment in August 2011. He was the Commanding General, United States Forces – Iraq from September 2008 through September 2010.[2]
Odierno died on 8 October 2021, from cancer at the age of 67.[3][4][5]
References change
- ↑ "Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Passing of General (Ret.) Ray". U.S. Department of Defense.
- ↑ "Biden marks transfer of U.S. command in Iraq". CNN. 1 September 2010.
- ↑ Richards, George (10 October 2021). "General Raymond T. Odierno, Florida Panthers executive, passes away". Florida Hockey Now. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ↑ Burns, Robert. "Raymond Odierno, Army general who commanded in Iraq, dies of cancer at age 67". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
- ↑ Burns, Robert (9 October 2021). "Army general who commanded in Iraq dies of cancer at age 67". ABC News. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
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