Raymond T. Odierno

Raymond T. Odierno
Raymond T. Odierno
	Odierno in 2012 as Chief of Staff of the Army
Born	8 September 1954; Rockaway, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	8 October 2021 (aged 67); Pinehurst, North Carolina, U.S.
Burial place	Arlington National Cemetery
Alma mater	United States Military Academy (BS); North Carolina State University (MS); Naval War College (MA)
Spouse	Linda
	Military career
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Army
Service years	1976–2015
Rank	General
Nicknames	Ray; General O
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;
Conflicts	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;
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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 to September 2010.