Joseph R. Inge
United States Army general (1947–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lieutenant General Joseph Richard Inge (August 20, 1947 – March 23, 2023) was an officer of the United States Army. He served as Deputy Commander, United States Northern Command,[3] and Vice Commander, United States Element, North American Aerospace Defense Command,[4] headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado in 2007. He retired in 2007, after a 38-year career.[5]
Joseph R. Inge | |
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Born | (1947-08-20)August 20, 1947 Chase City, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | March 23, 2023(2023-03-23) (aged 75) |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1969–2007 |
Rank | Lieutenant General[1] |
Commands held | First United States Army[2] United States Army, Japan 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division 3rd Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment |
Battles/wars | Gulf War |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (4) |
As Deputy Commander, United States Northern Command, Inge helped lead the command responsible to deter, prevent and defeat threats and aggression aimed at the United States, its territories and interests within the assigned area of responsibility and, as directed by the President or Secretary of Defense, provide defense support of civil authorities including consequence management operations.