Robert P. White
Robert P. White (born August 24, 1963) is a United States Army lieutenant general serving as commander of Fort Hood, Texas and as the 61st Commanding General of III Armored Corps. Over 90,000 soldiers fall under his command.[1] From September 2019 to September 2020, he also served as commander of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR).
Robert P. White | |
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Nickname(s) | "Pat" |
Born | August 24, 1963 |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1986–present |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | III Corps Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve Fort Hood 1st Armored Division Fort Bliss 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division 2nd Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment |
Battles/wars | Iraq War War in Afghanistan Operation Inherent Resolve |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (4) |
Education
White holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Claremont McKenna College, a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University, and a Master of Science in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College.
White's military education includes the Armor Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Field Artillery Officer Advanced Course, the United States Army Command and General Staff College, the Joint and Combined Warfighting School, and the United States Army War College.[2]
Military career
White commissioned in the United States Army as an Armor Officer in 1986, and has served in a variety of United States Army, Joint, Combined, and staff positions while stationed on 4 continents. He has served in the Iraq War, the War in Afghanistan, and Operation Inherent Resolve commanding formations all the way up to the corps level. From September 2019 to September 2020, he was in command of the United States led intervention against ISIS as the commander of CJTF-OIR while also commanding III Corps and Fort Hood.[1]
Awards and decorations
Combat Action Badge | |
Basic Parachutist Badge | |
Joint Chiefs of Staff Badge | |
1st Armored Division Combat Service Identification Badge | |
Unidentified Distinctive Unit Insignia | |
? Overseas Service Bars |
Army Distinguished Service Medal |
Defense Superior Service Medal |
Legion of Merit with three bronze oak leaf clusters |
Bronze Star Medal with "V" device and three oak leaf clusters |
Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters |
Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters |
Army Achievement Medal with four oak leaf clusters |
Army Presidential Unit Citation |
Joint Meritorious Unit Award |
Valorous Unit Award |
Meritorious Unit Commendation |
Superior Unit Award |
Afghanistan Campaign Medal |
Iraq Campaign Medal with four campaign stars |
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal |
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
Army Service Ribbon |
Army Overseas Service Ribbon with bronze award numeral 6 |
NATO Medal for Service with ISAF |
References
- "Commanding General :: U.S Army Fort Hood". home.army.mil. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
- "Officer Resume" (PDF).