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'''Antonio Alzona Aguto Jr.'''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.westpointaog.org/FindaGradDisplay?reid=ro7baB8PQoRZKed54G9luw%3d%3d&bbsys=0&bbrt=0 |title=Antonio Alzona Aguto Jr |publisher=West Point Association of Graduates |access-date=June 10, 2021}}</ref> (born November 18, 1966)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xXreAAAAMAAJ&q=%22Antonio+Alzona+Aguto+Jr.%22|title = Register of Graduates and Former Cadets of the United States Military Academy|year = 1991|page=857|access-date=April 11, 2022}}</ref> is a [[United States Army]] [[Lieutenant general (United States)|lieutenant general]] who serves as the 40th commanding general of the [[First United States Army]] since July 8, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://qctimes.com/news/photos-first-army-change-of-command-ceremony/collection_b2134ef8-89e8-552d-882c-89d4061c881d.html#2|title=Photos: First Army Change of Command Ceremony|date=2021-07-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/new-commander-selected-for-first-army/|title=New commander selected for First Army|date=2021-07-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wvik.org/government/2021-06-30/aguto-will-lead-first-army|title=Aguto Will Lead First Army|date=2021-06-30}}</ref> He previously served as the Commanding General of the [[3rd Infantry Division (United States)|3rd Infantry Division]] and prior to that served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans, and Training of the [[United States Army Forces Command]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gomo.army.mil/public/Biography/usa-9725/antonioa-agutojr|title=Major General Antonio A. Aguto, Jr. - General Officer Management Office|website=www.gomo.army.mil}}</ref><ref name="Army bio">{{Cite web|url=https://home.army.mil/stewart/index.php/units/3ID/3rd-ID-CDR|title=3rd ID CDR :: Fort Stewart|website=home.army.mil|date=September 24, 2020|publisher=U.S. Army|access-date=June 10, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blackhorse.org/blackhorse-e-news-august-2010/|title=Blackhorse E-News - August 2010|date=July 20, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5438544/familiar-face-takes-command-marne-division|title=Familiar face takes command of Marne division|website=DVIDS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dvidshub.net/news/177432/7id-deputy-commanding-general-operations-promotes-brigadier-general|title=7ID deputy commanding general, operations promotes to brigadier general|website=DVIDS}}</ref>


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'''Antonio Alzona Aguto Jr.'''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.westpointaog.org/FindaGradDisplay?reid=ro7baB8PQoRZKed54G9luw%3d%3d&bbsys=0&bbrt=0 |title=Antonio Alzona Aguto Jr |publisher=West Point Association of Graduates |access-date=June 10, 2021}}</ref> (born November 18, 1966)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xXreAAAAMAAJ&q=%22Antonio+Alzona+Aguto+Jr.%22|title = Register of Graduates and Former Cadets of the United States Military Academy|year = 1991|page=857|access-date=April 11, 2022}}</ref> is a retired [[United States Army]] [[Lieutenant general (United States)|lieutenant general]] who served as the commander of [[Security Assistance Group–Ukraine]] (SAGU) from 2022 to 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.congress.gov/nomination/117th-congress/2715?s=1&r=14|title=PN2715 — Lt. Gen. Antonio A. Aguto Jr. — Army, 117th Congress (2021–2022)|date=November 14, 2022|access-date=November 16, 2022|website=U.S. Congress}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/first-army-to-get-new-commanding-general/|title=Aguto will lead a new Army headquarters in Germany after leaving Rock Island Arsenal|date=December 1, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.europeafrica.army.mil/ArticleViewPressRelease/Article/3219717/press-release-us-department-of-defense-establishes-security-assistance-group-uk/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.europeafrica.army.mil%2FArticleViewPressRelease%2FArticle%2F3219717%2Fpress-release-us-department-of-defense-establishes-security-assistance-group-uk%2F|title=Press Release – US Department of Defense establishes Security Assistance Group-Ukraine in|website=U.S. Army Europe and Africa}}</ref> He served as the 40th commanding general of [[First United States Army]] from 2021 to 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://qctimes.com/news/photos-first-army-change-of-command-ceremony/collection_b2134ef8-89e8-552d-882c-89d4061c881d.html#2|title=Photos: First Army Change of Command Ceremony|date=2021-07-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/new-commander-selected-for-first-army/|title=New commander selected for First Army|date=2021-07-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wvik.org/government/2021-06-30/aguto-will-lead-first-army|title=Aguto Will Lead First Army|date=2021-06-30}}</ref> He previously served as the Commanding General of the [[3rd Infantry Division (United States)|3rd Infantry Division]] and prior to that as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans, and Training of the [[United States Army Forces Command]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gomo.army.mil/public/Biography/usa-9725/antonioa-agutojr|title=Major General Antonio A. Aguto, Jr. – General Officer Management Office|website=www.gomo.army.mil}}</ref><ref name="Army bio">{{Cite web|url=https://home.army.mil/stewart/index.php/units/3ID/3rd-ID-CDR|title=3rd ID CDR :: Fort Stewart|website=home.army.mil|date=September 24, 2020|publisher=U.S. Army|access-date=June 10, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blackhorse.org/blackhorse-e-news-august-2010/|title=Blackhorse E-News – August 2010|date=July 20, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5438544/familiar-face-takes-command-marne-division|title=Familiar face takes command of Marne division|website=DVIDS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dvidshub.net/news/177432/7id-deputy-commanding-general-operations-promotes-brigadier-general|title=7ID deputy commanding general, operations promotes to brigadier general|website=DVIDS}}</ref>
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Aguto is a 1988 graduate of the [[United States Military Academy]] with a B.S. degree in aerospace engineering. He served as the commanding officer of the [[11th Armored Cavalry Regiment]] from 2010 to 2012 and the [[7th Army Training Command]] from July 2016 to May 2018.<ref name="Army bio"/> He is also the 3rd [[Filipino-American]] to be promoted to the rank of lieutenant general.
[[File:3rd Infantry Division Change of Command 210621-A-FK524-115.jpg|thumb|Aguto provides final remarks to his "Dogface" soldiers and their families at the 3rd Infantry Division change of command ceremony, June 21, 2021.|left]]
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Aguto is a 1988 graduate of the [[United States Military Academy]] with a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree in aerospace engineering. He served as the commanding officer of the [[11th Armored Cavalry Regiment]] from 2010 to 2012 and the [[7th Army Training Command]] from July 2016 to May 2018.<ref name="Army bio"/>
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== Vulnerability of US precision guided weapons ==
Aguto has warned of the vulnerability of US precision guided weapons to electronic warfare, in the [[Russo-Ukrainian war]].<ref name=jammingGMLRS >Sam Skove [https://www.defenseone.com/defense-systems/2023/12/russia-jamming-us-precision-weapons-ukraine-us-general-says/392707/ (12 Dec 2023) Russia is jamming US precision weapons in Ukraine, US general says]</ref>
== Enhanced presence in Ukraine ==
As of December 2023 Aguto is being dispatched to Ukraine to improve the quality of advice afforded Ukraine during the winter offensive,<ref name= advisorRole >John Vandiver [https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2023-12-12/army-general-ukraine-eucom-12335117.html (12 Dec 2023) US Army general regularly traveling to Ukraine in advisory role, report says]</ref> because Ukrainian officials have asked their counterparts for more "face time with senior military officials".<ref name= moreFacetime >Kevin Liptak and Natasha Bertrand, CNN [https://edition.cnn.com/2023/12/13/politics/what-comes-next-for-ukraine/index.html (13 Dec 2023) Ukraine faces a daunting winter after Zelensky can't convince Republicans to move quickly on new aid]</ref>

==Awards and decorations==
*[[Distinguished Service Medal (US Army)|Distinguished Service Medal]]
*[[Legion of Merit]] 4 awards
*[[Bronze Star medal]] 4 awards

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Antonio A. Aguto Jr.
Official portrait, 2022
Nickname(s)Tony
Born (1966-11-18) November 18, 1966 (age 58)
Illinois, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1988–2024
RankLieutenant General
CommandsSecurity Assistance Group–Ukraine
First United States Army
3rd Infantry Division
7th Army Training Command
11th Armored Cavalry Regiment
4th Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment
Battles / warsGulf War
War in Afghanistan
Iraq War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (4)
Bronze Star Medal (4)

Antonio Alzona Aguto Jr.[1] (born November 18, 1966)[2] is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who served as the commander of Security Assistance Group–Ukraine (SAGU) from 2022 to 2024.[3][4][5] He served as the 40th commanding general of First United States Army from 2021 to 2022.[6][7][8] He previously served as the Commanding General of the 3rd Infantry Division and prior to that as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans, and Training of the United States Army Forces Command.[9][10][11][12][13]

Aguto is a 1988 graduate of the United States Military Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering. He served as the commanding officer of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment from 2010 to 2012 and the 7th Army Training Command from July 2016 to May 2018.[10]

Vulnerability of US precision guided weapons

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Aguto has warned of the vulnerability of US precision guided weapons to electronic warfare, in the Russo-Ukrainian war.[14]

Enhanced presence in Ukraine

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As of December 2023 Aguto is being dispatched to Ukraine to improve the quality of advice afforded Ukraine during the winter offensive,[15] because Ukrainian officials have asked their counterparts for more "face time with senior military officials".[16]

Awards and decorations

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References

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  1. ^ "Antonio Alzona Aguto Jr". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  2. ^ "Register of Graduates and Former Cadets of the United States Military Academy". 1991. p. 857. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  3. ^ "PN2715 — Lt. Gen. Antonio A. Aguto Jr. — Army, 117th Congress (2021–2022)". U.S. Congress. November 14, 2022. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  4. ^ "Aguto will lead a new Army headquarters in Germany after leaving Rock Island Arsenal". December 1, 2022.
  5. ^ "Press Release – US Department of Defense establishes Security Assistance Group-Ukraine in". U.S. Army Europe and Africa.
  6. ^ "Photos: First Army Change of Command Ceremony". July 8, 2021.
  7. ^ "New commander selected for First Army". July 1, 2021.
  8. ^ "Aguto Will Lead First Army". June 30, 2021.
  9. ^ "Major General Antonio A. Aguto, Jr. – General Officer Management Office". www.gomo.army.mil.
  10. ^ a b "3rd ID CDR :: Fort Stewart". home.army.mil. U.S. Army. September 24, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  11. ^ "Blackhorse E-News – August 2010". July 20, 2010.
  12. ^ "Familiar face takes command of Marne division". DVIDS.
  13. ^ "7ID deputy commanding general, operations promotes to brigadier general". DVIDS.
  14. ^ Sam Skove (12 Dec 2023) Russia is jamming US precision weapons in Ukraine, US general says
  15. ^ John Vandiver (12 Dec 2023) US Army general regularly traveling to Ukraine in advisory role, report says
  16. ^ Kevin Liptak and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (13 Dec 2023) Ukraine faces a daunting winter after Zelensky can't convince Republicans to move quickly on new aid
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Preceded by Commanding General of the 7th Army Training Command
2016–2018 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of the 3rd Infantry Division
2019–2021 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of the First United States Army
2021–2022 		Succeeded by
Command established Commander of Security Assistance Group-Ukraine
2022–2024 		Succeeded by
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