Английская Википедия:David G. Perkins

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox military person David Gerard Perkins (born November 12, 1957) is a retired United States Army four-star general. His last assignment before retiring was commanding general of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command.

Early life

Perkins was born in Goffstown, New Hampshire, on November 12, 1957, and was raised in Keene, New Hampshire; Rochester, New York; and Fairport, New York.[1][2] Perkins earned his Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout award in 1974, and graduated from Fairport High School in 1976.[3][4]

Military career

Perkins graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1980 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant of Armor.[5] In 1988, he received a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan.[6] He completed both Ranger and Airborne Schools. He then served in armor assignments from platoon leader to battalion and brigade staff positions.

Perkins commanded the 1st Battalion, 63rd Armor Regiment from 1996 to 1998. The battalion served in Macedonia, and took part in a United Nations mission to monitor Macedonia's borders with Albania, Kosovo, and Serbia. In 1999, Perkins received a master's degree from the Naval War College.

In 2003, Perkins commanded the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division during the invasion of Iraq. His unit was the first across the border, and first to enter the downtown government areas of Baghdad. Perkins is featured prominently in the book Thunder Run: The Armored Strike to Capture Baghdad, and received the Silver Star for his part in the invasion.

In 2004 and 2005, Perkins was executive assistant to the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. From 2005 to 2007, he commanded the Joint Multinational Training Command in Germany. From 2007 to 2008, Perkins was the G-3 (Plans, Operations and Training staff officer) for United States Army Europe and Seventh United States Army.

In 2008, Perkins became the director for strategic effects (CJ-9) for Multi-National Force-Iraq. In this capacity, he coordinated and implemented political, economic, and communications activities on behalf of MNF-I, and served as the organization's spokesman.[7] From 2009 to 2011, he commanded the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson. From 2011 to 2014, Perkins was commander of the Combined Arms Center and commandant of the United States Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth.[8][9]

On March 14, 2014, Perkins assumed command of United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) from Robert W. Cone.[10] On March 2, 2018, Perkins was succeeded at TRADOC by Stephen J. Townsend and he retired one week later.[11]

Awards and decorations

Файл:Combat Action Badge.svg Combat Action Badge
Файл:Ranger Tab.svg Ranger tab
Файл:United States Air Force Parachutist Badge.svg Basic Parachutist Badge
Файл:Joint Chiefs of Staff seal.svg Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge
Файл:4th Infantry Division CSIB2.svg 4th Infantry Division Patch worn as his Combat Service Identification Badge
Файл:63dArRegmt.png 63rd Armor Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia
Файл:ASU overseas service bar.jpg 6 Overseas Service Bars
Шаблон:Ribbon devicesФайл:Bronze oakleaf-3d.svgФайл:Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Army Distinguished Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Silver Star
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Defense Superior Service Medal
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Bronze Star Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Meritorious Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Army Commendation Medal
Шаблон:Ribbon devicesФайл:Bronze oakleaf-3d.svgФайл:Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Army Achievement Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Army Presidential Unit Citation
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Superior Unit Award
Шаблон:Ribbon devices National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Kosovo Campaign Medal
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Iraq Campaign Medal
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Armed Forces Service Medal
Шаблон:Ribbon devices Army Service Ribbon
Шаблон:Ribbon devicesФайл:Award numeral 4.png Army Overseas Service Ribbon with bronze award numeral 4
Шаблон:Ribbon devices United Nations Medal
Файл:NATO medal for Kosovo ribbon.svg NATO Medal for Kosovo

Family

Perkins and his wife Ginger[12][13][14] are the parents of two children, Cassandra and Chad, both of whom are captains in the United States Army as of March 2018.[15][16]

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  1. ↑ Шаблон:Cite news
  2. ↑ West Point Association of Graduates, Register of Graduates and Former Cadets of the United States Military Academy, 1991, page 778
  3. ↑ Fairport Herald-Mail, Severn Fairport Scouts Attain Eagle Designation, January 29, 1986
  4. ↑ Fairport Herald-Mail, Parents Visit West Point Шаблон:Webarchive, April 20, 1977
  5. ↑ Melissa Bower, Ft. Leavenworth Lamp, CAC Welcomes New Commander, CSM, November 23, 2011
  6. ↑ Sgt. Philip Klein, Fort Carson Mountaineer, Hood Bids 4th Inf. Div. Farewell, July 24, 1009, page 1
  7. ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
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  12. ↑ Шаблон:Cite journal
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  14. ↑ Шаблон:Cite news
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