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Joseph Votel

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Joseph L. Votel
Major General Joseph Votel as a Brigadier General
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branchUnited States Army seal United States Army
Years of service1980–2011
Rank Major General
CommandsCombined Joint Task Force 82

Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization
75th Ranger Regiment
1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment

2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 10th Mountain Division
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

  1. ^ Stars and Stripes staff. "McRaven nominated to lead Special Ops". Stars and Stripes.
  2. ^ Spencer Ackerman. "Pentagon's Clandestine Killers Get New Chief". Wired.com.