Walter E. Piatt
Walter E. Piatt | |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1979–1983 1987–present |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands | 10th Mountain Division Joint Multinational Training Command United States Army Infantry Center 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | Iraq War War in Afghanistan Operation Inherent Resolve |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (5) Bronze Star Medal (5) |
Walter E. Piatt (born 1958) is a United States Army lieutenant general who currently serves as the Director of the Army Staff. Piatt enlisted in the army in 1979 and served four years as an infantryman. After graduating from Lock Haven University, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1987. Prior to assuming his current position Piatt was the Commanding General, 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum.[1] His other assignments as a general officer include serving as the 52nd Chief of Infantry; Deputy Commanding General-Support, 10th Mountain Division; Commander, Joint Multinational Training Command; Deputy Commanding General, United States Army Europe; and director of Operations/director, Rapid Equipment Fielding, Army Rapid Capabilities Office.[2][3] He is married and has a daughter and a son
Awards and decorations
Army Distinguished Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster |
Defense Superior Service Medal |
Legion of Merit with four oak leaf clusters |
Bronze Star with four oak leaf clusters |
Defense Meritorious Service Medal |
Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster |
Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster |
Army Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster |
Joint Meritorious Unit Award |
Army Good Conduct Medal |
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star |
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal |
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with three campaign stars |
Iraq Campaign Medal with four campaign stars |
Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal with one campaign star |
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
Korea Defense Service Medal |
Humanitarian Service Medal with one bronze service star |
NCO Professional Development Ribbon |
Army Service Ribbon |
Army Overseas Service Ribbon with bronze award numeral 9 |
NATO Medal for the former Yugoslavia |
References
- ^ Fort Drum Public Affairs (March 29, 2019). "Army announces next assignment, promotion for Fort Drum, 10th Mountain Division commander". United States Army. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
- ^ "Deputy Commanding General Maj. Gen. Walter E. Piatt". United States Army Europe. United States Army. Archived from the original on August 7, 2014. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
- ^ Army Public Affairs (January 24, 2017). "General Officer Assignments". United States Army. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
External links
- Broncos Bid Farewell to Former Commander, Welcome Hawaiian Native, Staff Sgt. Amber Robinson, 3rd BCT Public Affairs Office, June 7, 2010.
- Post hails new chief of Infantry, Vince Little, August 3, 2011.
- Armor, Infantry chiefs depart, Vince Little, The Bayonet, June 27, 2012.
- JMTC welcomes Brig. Gen. Piatt, Denver Beaulieu-Hains, Joint Multinational Training Command Public Affairs, June 27, 2013.
- U.S. Army Europe welcomes new deputy commanding general, U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs, July 23, 2014.
- The Deputy Commanding General of US Army Europe visits the NDC, November 19, 2014.
- Deputy U.S. Army Europe commander selected for Pentagon position, U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs, January 12, 2015.
- Army announces new commander for 10th Mountain Division, 10th Mountain Division Public Affairs Office, February 2, 2017.
- Major General Walter E. Piatt, Operation Inherent Resolve.
- Land Component Command Headquarters in Iraq Holds Deactivation Ceremony, April 30, 2018.
- American army personnel of the War in Afghanistan (2001–present)
- American army personnel of the Iraq War
- Living people
- Recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal (US Army)
- Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal
- Recipients of the Legion of Merit
- United States Army generals
- Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania alumni
- 1958 births