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|caption= Major General Luong Commanding General for United States Army, Japan/I Corps Forward. |
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|birth_date= {{birth date and age|1965|07|26}} |
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|birth_place= [[Bien Hoa]], [[Republic of Vietnam|South Vietnam]] |
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|allegiance= United States |
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|branch= [[United States Army]] |
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|rank= [[Major general (United States)|Major General]] |
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|commands= [[United States Army, Japan]]<br/>[[Rakkasans|3rd Brigade Combat Team (Rakkasans)]], [[101st Airborne Division]]<br/>[[Train Advise Assist Command – South]]<br/>2nd Battalion, [[505th Parachute Infantry Regiment]] |
| commands = [[United States Army, Japan]]<br/>[[Rakkasans|3rd Brigade Combat Team (Rakkasans)]], [[101st Airborne Division]]<br/>[[Train Advise Assist Command – South]]<br/>2nd Battalion, [[505th Parachute Infantry Regiment]] |
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|battles= [[Iraq War]]<br/>[[War in Afghanistan (2001–present)|War in Afghanistan]] |
| battles = [[Iraq War]]<br/>[[War in Afghanistan (2001–present)|War in Afghanistan]] |
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|awards= [[Army Distinguished Service Medal]]<br/>[[Defense Superior Service Medal]]<br/>[[Legion of Merit]] (3)<br/>[[Bronze Star Medal]] (3) |
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'''Việt Xuan Luong''' ({{langx|vi|Lương Xuân Việt}}) is a retired [[United States Army]] [[Major general (United States)|major general]]. He is the first American officer promoted to general officer rank who was born in Vietnam.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armytimes.com/article/20140806/CAREERS03/308060058/New-one-star-U-S-military-s-first-general-born-Vietnam|title=New one-star is U.S. military's first general born in Vietnam|work=Army Times|access-date=2 January 2015}}</ref> He last served as the Commanding General of [[United States Army, Japan]]/[[I Corps (United States)|I Corps Forward]]. He previously served as the Deputy Commanding General (Operations), [[Eighth United States Army|Eighth Army]]. His prior assignments included chief of staff of [[United States Army Central]]; Director of Joint and Integration, Headquarters Department of the Army, G-8; assistant division commander–maneuver for the [[1st Cavalry Division (United States)|1st Cavalry Division]] at [[Fort Hood]], concurrent with assignment as commander, [[Train Advise Assist Command – South]], [[Resolute Support Mission]] Joint Command, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Afghanistan. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Luong's father was a |
Luong's father, Luong Xuan Duong (d. 1997),<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nguoi-viet.com/absolutenm2/templates/viewarticlesNVO.aspx?articleid=190678&zoneid=1#.U-P0j6PYBHI | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811040532/http://www.nguoi-viet.com/absolutenm2/templates/viewarticlesNVO.aspx?articleid=190678&zoneid=1#.U-P0j6PYBHI | archive-date=2014-08-11 | title=Thượng Viện Mỹ chuẩn thuận Chuẩn Tướng Lương Xuân Việt - Tin chính - Người Việt Online }}</ref> was a [[Major (rank)|Major]] (Thiếu tá) in the [[Republic of Vietnam Marine Division]]. On 29 April 1975 he and his family were evacuated from [[Tan Son Nhat International Airport]] during [[Operation Frequent Wind]], landing on the deck of the aircraft carrier {{USS|Hancock|CV-19|6}}. He and his family were brought to [[Fort Chaffee Maneuver Training Center|Fort Chaffee]], [[Arkansas]] as part of [[Operation New Arrivals]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2015/04/30/403082804/the-frightened-vietnamese-kid-who-became-a-u-s-army-general|title=The Frightened Vietnamese Kid Who Became A U.S. Army General|publisher=NPR|date=30 April 2015|access-date=8 July 2018}}</ref> |
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Luong earned his commission via the [[Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps]] program upon graduating from the [[University of Southern California]] in 1987.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/fort-hoods-luong-to-become-first-vietnamese-americ/ngwQ7/|title=Fort |
Luong earned his commission via the [[Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps]] program upon graduating from the [[University of Southern California]] in 1987.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/fort-hoods-luong-to-become-first-vietnamese-americ/ngwQ7/|title=Fort Hood's Luong to become first Vietnamese-American general|publisher=Statesman.com|access-date=2 January 2015}}</ref> |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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Luong earned a degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Southern California and a [[Master's degree|Master]] of Military Arts and Science.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dvidshub.net/news/138475/first-teams-general-makes-history-pins-star#.U-Liesu9KSM|title=DVIDS – News – First |
Luong earned a degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Southern California and a [[Master's degree|Master]] of Military Arts and Science.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dvidshub.net/news/138475/first-teams-general-makes-history-pins-star#.U-Liesu9KSM|title=DVIDS – News – First Team's general makes history, pins star|work=DVIDS|access-date=2 January 2015}}</ref> |
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==Assignments== |
==Assignments== |
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[[File:BG_Luong_8th_Army.jpg|thumb|right|250px|BG Viet X. Luong Deputy Commanding General (Operations), Eighth United States Army.]] |
[[File:BG_Luong_8th_Army.jpg|thumb|right|250px|BG Viet X. Luong Deputy Commanding General (Operations), Eighth United States Army.]] |
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Luong's first assignment was with 1st Battalion, [[8th Infantry Regiment (United States)|8th Infantry Regiment]] at Fort Carson, Colorado, where he served as Rifle Platoon Leader, Anti-Tank Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, and Battalion Maintenance Officer.{{Citation needed|date=January 2020}} |
Luong's first assignment was with the 1st Battalion, [[8th Infantry Regiment (United States)|8th Infantry Regiment]] at Fort Carson, Colorado, where he served as a Rifle Platoon Leader, Anti-Tank Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, and Battalion Maintenance Officer.{{Citation needed|date=January 2020}} |
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In 1993, Luong was assigned to Fort Bragg, North Carolina and served in the 2nd Battalion, [[325th Airborne Infantry Regiment]], 2nd Brigade, [[82nd Airborne Division]], as the Battalion Assistant S-3 (Operations) and commander of Alpha Company. While commanding Alpha Company, he deployed to Haiti in support of [[Operation Uphold Democracy]] as the Commander of the Theater Quick Reaction Force. Following his assignment at Fort Bragg, he was assigned to the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) at [[Fort Polk]] as an Observer Controller.{{Citation needed|date=January 2020}} |
In 1993, Luong was assigned to Fort Bragg, North Carolina and served in the 2nd Battalion, [[325th Airborne Infantry Regiment]], 2nd Brigade, [[82nd Airborne Division]], as the Battalion Assistant S-3 (Operations) and commander of Alpha Company. While commanding Alpha Company, he deployed to Haiti in support of [[Operation Uphold Democracy]] as the Commander of the Theater Quick Reaction Force. Following his assignment at Fort Bragg, he was assigned to the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) at [[Fort Polk]] as an Observer Controller.{{Citation needed|date=January 2020}} |
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Following his assignment at JRTC, Luong attended the [[Command and General Staff College]] and then was assigned to the [[Southern European Task Force|Southern European Task Force (SETAF)]]. Luong served as SETAF G-3 Chief of Plans, and the Operations Officer and Executive Officer of 1st Battalion, [[508th Infantry Regiment (United States)|508th Parachute Infantry Regiment]], [[173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team|173rd Airborne Brigade]], in Vicenza, Italy. During his assignment at SETAF, Luong deployed to Kosovo and Bosnia-Herzegovina on several occasions as part of the NATO Strategic Response Force.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kcentv.com/story/26217600/ft-hood-col-becomes-first-vietnamese-american-promoted-to-general | |
Following his assignment at JRTC, Luong attended the [[Command and General Staff College]] and then was assigned to the [[Southern European Task Force|Southern European Task Force (SETAF)]]. Luong served as SETAF G-3 Chief of Plans, and the Operations Officer and Executive Officer of 1st Battalion, [[508th Infantry Regiment (United States)|508th Parachute Infantry Regiment]], [[173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team|173rd Airborne Brigade]], in Vicenza, Italy. During his assignment at SETAF, Luong deployed to Kosovo and Bosnia-Herzegovina on several occasions as part of the NATO Strategic Response Force.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kcentv.com/story/26217600/ft-hood-col-becomes-first-vietnamese-american-promoted-to-general |access-date=April 30, 2015 |title=Ft. Hood Colonel Becomes First Vietnamese-American promoted to General |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808122923/http://www.kcentv.com/story/26217600/ft-hood-col-becomes-first-vietnamese-american-promoted-to-general |archive-date=August 8, 2014 }}</ref> |
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Following this assignment, Luong was assigned to [[Joint Task Force North]] at [[Fort Bliss]], where he served as a plans officer and Chief, Targeting and Exploitation Division. In 2005, he assumed command of the 2nd Battalion, [[505th Parachute Infantry Regiment]], [[3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division]]. During this command, Luong deployed his battalion in September 2005 as the Division Ready Force 1, in support of Operation American Assist, the [[Hurricane Katrina relief effort|Hurricane Katrina Relief]] efforts in New Orleans, and [[Operation Iraqi Freedom]] |
Following this assignment, Luong was assigned to [[Joint Task Force North]] at [[Fort Bliss]], where he served as a plans officer and Chief, Targeting and Exploitation Division. In 2005, he assumed command of the 2nd Battalion, [[505th Parachute Infantry Regiment]], [[3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division]]. During this command, Luong deployed his battalion in September 2005 as the Division Ready Force 1, in support of Operation American Assist, the [[Hurricane Katrina relief effort|Hurricane Katrina Relief]] efforts in New Orleans, and [[Operation Iraqi Freedom]] 06–08, in support of the [[War on Terror]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armytimes.com/article/20090723/NEWS/907230319/Col-1st-Vietnamese-American-BCT-commander|title=Col. is 1st Vietnamese-American BCT commander|work=Army Times|access-date=2 January 2015}}</ref> |
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In February 2009, Luong assumed command of the [[Rakkasans|3rd Brigade Combat Team (Rakkasans)]], [[101st Airborne Division]] (Air Assault). In January 2010, 3rd BCT deployed to Afghanistan for [[Operation Enduring Freedom]] 10–11. Following BCT command, Luong attended [[Stanford University]] as a National Security Fellow and subsequently served as the |
In February 2009, Luong assumed command of the [[Rakkasans|3rd Brigade Combat Team (Rakkasans)]], [[101st Airborne Division]] (Air Assault). In January 2010, 3rd BCT deployed to Afghanistan for [[Operation Enduring Freedom]] 10–11. Following BCT command, Luong attended [[Stanford University]] as a National Security Fellow and subsequently served as the deputy director, Pakistan Afghanistan Coordination Cell, J5, The Joint Staff.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://armyfamily101.com/?p=776|title=Colonel Cites Measurable, But Fragile, Afghan Progress: Army Family 101 & Brat Life 101 – Fort Campbell, KY|publisher=Armyfamily101.com|access-date=2 January 2015}}</ref> |
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In 2015, Luong was assigned as Director, Joint and Integration at the Office of the US Army Chief of Staff for Force Development, G-8.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Deputy Chief of Staff, G-8 {{!}} Leadership|url = http://www.g8.army.mil/about_us/leadership/index.html|website = www.g8.army.mil| |
In 2015, Luong was assigned as Director, Joint and Integration at the Office of the US Army Chief of Staff for Force Development, G-8.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Deputy Chief of Staff, G-8 {{!}} Leadership|url = http://www.g8.army.mil/about_us/leadership/index.html|website = www.g8.army.mil|access-date = 2015-11-09}}</ref> |
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In March 2016, Luong was announced for assignment as chief of staff at [[United States Army Central]].<ref>{{cite press release |date=March 15, 2016 |title=Release No: NR-088-16: General Officer Assignments |url=http://www.defense.gov/News/News-Releases/News-Release-View/Article/694035/general-officer-assignments |location=Washington, DC |publisher=United States Department of Defense |agency=Press Operations}}</ref> |
In March 2016, Luong was announced for assignment as chief of staff at [[United States Army Central]].<ref>{{cite press release |date=March 15, 2016 |title=Release No: NR-088-16: General Officer Assignments |url=http://www.defense.gov/News/News-Releases/News-Release-View/Article/694035/general-officer-assignments |location=Washington, DC |publisher=United States Department of Defense |agency=Press Operations}}</ref> |
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In May 2017, Luong was announced as the next Deputy Commanding General (Operations), [[Eighth United States Army|Eighth Army]], [[United States Forces Korea]].<ref>{{cite web|title=General Officer Assignments|url=https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Releases/News-Release-View/Article/1168558/general-officer-assignments/|publisher=Department of Defense| |
In May 2017, Luong was announced as the next Deputy Commanding General (Operations), [[Eighth United States Army|Eighth Army]], [[United States Forces Korea]].<ref>{{cite web|title=General Officer Assignments|url=https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Releases/News-Release-View/Article/1168558/general-officer-assignments/|publisher=Department of Defense|access-date=29 September 2017|date=1 May 2017}}</ref> He was promoted to major general in June 2018 and assumed command of [[United States Army, Japan]] in August 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/Eighth.Army.Korea/posts/2118116798201982 |title=Congratulations to newly promoted Maj. Gen. Viet X. Luong |last=Eighth Army Korea |date=June 21, 2018 |website=Facebook.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.army.mil/article/210412/maj_gen_luong_takes_command_of_us_army_japan_maj_gen_pasquarette_to_become_army_g_8|title=Maj. Gen. Luong takes command of U.S. Army Japan; Maj. Gen. Pasquarette to become Army G-8|work=www.army.mil|access-date=2018-08-28|language=en}}</ref> |
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He relinquished command of United States Army Japan to Brigadier General [[Joel B. Vowell]] on June 25, 2021, retiring after 34 years of service.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2021-06-25/us-army-japan-change-of-command-viet-luong-joel-vowell-camp-zama-vietnam-1801979.html|title=Luong, handing US Army Japan's reins to Vowell, wraps up his 34-year military career|website=Stars and Stripes}}</ref> |
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As of 2024, MG Luong (retired) resides in [[Frisco, Texas]]. |
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==Decorations and awards== |
==Decorations and awards== |
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*[http://www.c-span.org/video/?297261-1/military-operations-afghanistan Task Force Rakkasan Commander Viet Luong briefed reporters and answered questions about current operations in Afghanistan] – News Video |
*[http://www.c-span.org/video/?297261-1/military-operations-afghanistan Task Force Rakkasan Commander Viet Luong briefed reporters and answered questions about current operations in Afghanistan] – News Video |
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*[https://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2015/04/30/403082804/The Frightened Vietnamese Kid Who Became A US Army General] – NPR Blog |
*[https://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2015/04/30/403082804/The Frightened Vietnamese Kid Who Became A US Army General] – NPR Blog |
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Latest revision as of 02:31, 13 December 2024
Viet Xuan Luong | |
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Born | Bien Hoa, South Vietnam | July 26, 1965
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1987–2021 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | United States Army, Japan 3rd Brigade Combat Team (Rakkasans), 101st Airborne Division Train Advise Assist Command – South 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment |
Battles / wars | Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal (3) |
Việt Xuan Luong (Vietnamese: Lương Xuân Việt) is a retired United States Army major general. He is the first American officer promoted to general officer rank who was born in Vietnam.[1] He last served as the Commanding General of United States Army, Japan/I Corps Forward. He previously served as the Deputy Commanding General (Operations), Eighth Army. His prior assignments included chief of staff of United States Army Central; Director of Joint and Integration, Headquarters Department of the Army, G-8; assistant division commander–maneuver for the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, concurrent with assignment as commander, Train Advise Assist Command – South, Resolute Support Mission Joint Command, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Afghanistan.
Early life
[edit]Luong's father, Luong Xuan Duong (d. 1997),[2] was a Major (Thiếu tá) in the Republic of Vietnam Marine Division. On 29 April 1975 he and his family were evacuated from Tan Son Nhat International Airport during Operation Frequent Wind, landing on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Hancock. He and his family were brought to Fort Chaffee, Arkansas as part of Operation New Arrivals.[3]
Luong earned his commission via the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps program upon graduating from the University of Southern California in 1987.[4]
Education
[edit]Luong earned a degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Southern California and a Master of Military Arts and Science.[5]
Assignments
[edit]Luong's first assignment was with the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment at Fort Carson, Colorado, where he served as a Rifle Platoon Leader, Anti-Tank Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, and Battalion Maintenance Officer.[citation needed]
In 1993, Luong was assigned to Fort Bragg, North Carolina and served in the 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, as the Battalion Assistant S-3 (Operations) and commander of Alpha Company. While commanding Alpha Company, he deployed to Haiti in support of Operation Uphold Democracy as the Commander of the Theater Quick Reaction Force. Following his assignment at Fort Bragg, he was assigned to the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) at Fort Polk as an Observer Controller.[citation needed]
Following his assignment at JRTC, Luong attended the Command and General Staff College and then was assigned to the Southern European Task Force (SETAF). Luong served as SETAF G-3 Chief of Plans, and the Operations Officer and Executive Officer of 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, in Vicenza, Italy. During his assignment at SETAF, Luong deployed to Kosovo and Bosnia-Herzegovina on several occasions as part of the NATO Strategic Response Force.[6]
Following this assignment, Luong was assigned to Joint Task Force North at Fort Bliss, where he served as a plans officer and Chief, Targeting and Exploitation Division. In 2005, he assumed command of the 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division. During this command, Luong deployed his battalion in September 2005 as the Division Ready Force 1, in support of Operation American Assist, the Hurricane Katrina Relief efforts in New Orleans, and Operation Iraqi Freedom 06–08, in support of the War on Terror.[7]
In February 2009, Luong assumed command of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team (Rakkasans), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). In January 2010, 3rd BCT deployed to Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom 10–11. Following BCT command, Luong attended Stanford University as a National Security Fellow and subsequently served as the deputy director, Pakistan Afghanistan Coordination Cell, J5, The Joint Staff.[8]
In 2015, Luong was assigned as Director, Joint and Integration at the Office of the US Army Chief of Staff for Force Development, G-8.[9]
In March 2016, Luong was announced for assignment as chief of staff at United States Army Central.[10]
In May 2017, Luong was announced as the next Deputy Commanding General (Operations), Eighth Army, United States Forces Korea.[11] He was promoted to major general in June 2018 and assumed command of United States Army, Japan in August 2018.[12][13]
He relinquished command of United States Army Japan to Brigadier General Joel B. Vowell on June 25, 2021, retiring after 34 years of service.[14]
As of 2024, MG Luong (retired) resides in Frisco, Texas.
Decorations and awards
[edit]Luong's personal awards and decorations include the: Army Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, Bronze Star Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Navy Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Ranger Tab, Combat Infantryman Badge and the Senior Parachutist Badge.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "New one-star is U.S. military's first general born in Vietnam". Army Times. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- ^ "Thượng Viện Mỹ chuẩn thuận Chuẩn Tướng Lương Xuân Việt - Tin chính - Người Việt Online". Archived from the original on 2014-08-11.
- ^ "The Frightened Vietnamese Kid Who Became A U.S. Army General". NPR. 30 April 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
- ^ "Fort Hood's Luong to become first Vietnamese-American general". Statesman.com. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- ^ "DVIDS – News – First Team's general makes history, pins star". DVIDS. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- ^ "Ft. Hood Colonel Becomes First Vietnamese-American promoted to General". Archived from the original on August 8, 2014. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
- ^ "Col. is 1st Vietnamese-American BCT commander". Army Times. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- ^ "Colonel Cites Measurable, But Fragile, Afghan Progress: Army Family 101 & Brat Life 101 – Fort Campbell, KY". Armyfamily101.com. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- ^ "Deputy Chief of Staff, G-8 | Leadership". www.g8.army.mil. Retrieved 2015-11-09.
- ^ "Release No: NR-088-16: General Officer Assignments" (Press release). Washington, DC: United States Department of Defense. Press Operations. March 15, 2016.
- ^ "General Officer Assignments". Department of Defense. 1 May 2017. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
- ^ Eighth Army Korea (June 21, 2018). "Congratulations to newly promoted Maj. Gen. Viet X. Luong". Facebook.com.
- ^ "Maj. Gen. Luong takes command of U.S. Army Japan; Maj. Gen. Pasquarette to become Army G-8". www.army.mil. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
- ^ "Luong, handing US Army Japan's reins to Vowell, wraps up his 34-year military career". Stars and Stripes.
External links
[edit]- 1965 births
- Living people
- People from Bien Hoa
- People from Đồng Nai province
- Military personnel from California
- United States Army generals
- United States Army Rangers
- University of Southern California alumni
- Recipients of the Legion of Merit
- United States Army personnel of the Iraq War
- United States Army personnel of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
- Vietnamese emigrants to the United States
- Vietnamese refugees