in management. He is a graduate of the Infantry Officer Basic Course, Armor Officer Advanced Course, Ordnance Officer Advanced Course, Command and General Staff College, and the Air War College. His awards and decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Legion of Merit (2 Oak Leaf Clusters), Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (4 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Expert Infantryman Badge, the Parachutist Badge, and the Ranger Tab. Defense Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters Defense Meritorious Service Medal Bronze Star Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters Army Commendation Medal Joint Service Achievement Medal Expert Infantryman Badge Parachutist Badge Ranger Tab References Year of birth missing (living people) Living people People from Elloree, South Carolina Military personnel from South Carolina Recipients of the Legion of Merit United States Army generals United States Army personnel of the Iraq War United States Army Command and General Staff College alumni Recipients of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina alumni