Joseph Votel
Appearance
Joseph L. Votel | |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1980–2011 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | Combined Joint Task Force 82 Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization |
Awards | [Distinguished Service Medal]] Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters Bronze Star with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters |
Joseph L. Votel is a Major General in the United States Army and the Special Operations Command Chief of Staff. In February of 2011 Votel was nominated for a promotion to Lieutenant General and the Command of Joint Special Operations Command.[1][2]
References
- ^ Stars and Stripes staff. "McRaven nominated to lead Special Ops". Stars and Stripes.
- ^ Spencer Ackerman. "Pentagon's Clandestine Killers Get New Chief". Wired.com.