Background
Casey,, George William was born on July 22, 1948 in Sendai, Japan. Son of George William Casey.
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George William Casey,, American career military officer. Decorated Legion of Merit with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Defense Meritorious Service medal, Meritorious Service medal, Army Commendation medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Achievement medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Distinguished Service medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Defense Distinguished Service medal (2).
Education
Bachelor of Science in International Relations, Georgetown University, 1970. Master of Arts in International Relations, University Denver.
Career
Commissioned 2nd lieutenant United States Army, 1970, advanced through grades to general, 2003, various positions, 1970-1982, executive officer 1st Battalion, 10th Infantry, 4th Division Fort Carson, Colorado, 1982-1984, secretary general staff 4th Infantry Division, 1984-1985, Commander 1st Battalion, 10th Infantry, 4th Division, 1985-1987. Congressional program coordinator Office of the Chief of Legislation Liaison, Washington, 1988-1989. Special assistant to chief of staff United States Army, 1989-1991, chief of staff 1st Cavalry Division Fort Hood, Texas, 1991-1993, Commander 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, 1993-1995.
Assistant chief of staff G-3 (operations), V Corps. United States Army Europe, 1995. Chief of staff V Corps.
United States Army Europe & Seventh Army, Germany, 1995-1996, assistant division Commander 1st Armored Division, 1996-1997. Assistant deputy director politico-military affairs J-5 The Joint Staff, The Pentagon, Washington, 1997-1999. Commanding general United States Army Europe, 1st Armored Division, 1999—2001.
Director for strategic plans & policy (J-5) The Joint Staff, The Pentagon, Washington, 2001—2003, director, 2003. Vice chief of staff United States Army, 2003—2004, chief of staff, since 2007. Commander Multi-National Force-Iraq, Baghdad, 2004—2007.
Connections
Married Sheila Casey.
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Decorated Legion of Merit with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Defense Meritorious Service medal, Meritorious Service medal, Army Commendation medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Achievement medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Distinguished Service medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Defense Distinguished Service medal (2).Decorated Legion of Merit with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Defense Meritorious Service medal, Meritorious Service medal, Army Commendation medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Achievement medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Distinguished Service medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Defense Distinguished Service medal (2).