Raymond T. Odierno

Raymond T. Odierno
Odierno in 2012 as Chief of Staff of the Army
Nickname(s)	Ray General O[1]
Born	(1954-09-08)8 September 1954 Rockaway, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	8 October 2021(2021-10-08) (aged 67) Pinehurst, North Carolina, U.S.[2]
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Army
Years of service	1976–2015
Rank	General
Commands	Chief of Staff of the United States Army United States Joint Forces Command United States Forces – Iraq Multi-National Force – Iraq Multi-National Corps – Iraq III Corps 4th Infantry Division 1st Cavalry Division Artillery 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment
Battles / wars	Gulf War Iraq War
Awards	Defense Distinguished Service Medal (5) Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (6) Bronze Star Medal
Alma mater	United States Military Academy (BS) North Carolina State University (MS) Naval War College (MA)
Spouse(s)	Linda[3]
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Raymond Thomas Odierno /oʊdiˈɛərnoʊ/ (8 September 1954 – 8 October 2021) was an American military officer who served as a four-star general of the United States Army and as the 38th chief of staff of the Army. Prior to his service as chief of staff, Odierno commanded United States Joint Forces Command from October 2010 until its disestablishment in August 2011. He served as Commanding General, United States Forces – Iraq and its predecessor, Multi-National Force – Iraq, from September 2008 through September 2010.^[4]