The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs will host a student and fellows session with Gen. Martin Dempsey, Commanding General U.S. Army and Doctrine Command.
General Martin E. Dempsey assumed duties as Commander, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command on December 8, 2008. He served as the Deputy Commander and then Acting Commander, U.S. Central Command from August 2007 to October 2008. He commanded Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq and the 1st Armored Division and in OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM. He has also served in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as the Program Manager, Saudi Arabian National Guard Modernization Program. Prior to those assignments he has served in command and staff positions throughout the world including as the Assistant Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs Europe and Africa J-5.
General Dempsey graduated from the United States Military Academy and was commissioned as an Armor Officer in June of 1974 holds a Masters of Arts in English from Duke University. He also holds Masters Degree in Military Art and Science from the Army's Command and General Staff College and a Masters in National Security and Strategic Studies from the National War College . He has been awarded the normal awards and decorations expected and they include the Bronze Star with "V" Device and the Combat Action Badge.
General Dempsey and his wife Deanie have three children; Chris, Megan, and Caitlin, all of whom have served in the United States Army. Chris remains on active duty. RSVP REQUIRED!
http://belfercenter.ksg.harvard.edu/events/dempsey.html
As space is limited for this event, RSVPs will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
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