Background
Byron, Michael J. was born on October 1, 1941 in Albany, New York, United States.
Byron, Michael J. was born on October 1, 1941 in Albany, New York, United States.
Bachelor in Latin American Studies, University Miami, 1963. Graduate, Greek Airborne Course. Graduate, United States Marine Corps Amphibious Warfare School.
Graduate, Armed Forces Staff College. Graduate, Interamerican University Defense College.
Commissioned 2nd lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1963. Company Commander 3rd Marine Division. Commanding general 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force.
Unit Commander 3rd Marine Division. Director Inter-American Region Office of Defense. Assistant to under secretary of defense for policy Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Director for plans and policy United States Atlantic Command. Vice director for strategic plans and policy Joint Staff. United States military representative to North Atlantic Treaty Organization Military Committee, since 1997.
Deputy chairman North Atlantic Treaty Organization Military Committee Germany.
Married Kathleen Hannegan. Children: Patrick, Bridget Mary, Megan.