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Charles R. Hamilton
U.S. Army general From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Charles R. Hamilton is a retired United States Army officer who served in various logistics and command roles during his 43-year military career. He most recently served as the commanding general of the United States Army Materiel Command from March 16, 2023, to March 22, 2024.[2]
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Early life and education
Hamilton was born in Houston, Texas, and enlisted in the United States Army in 1982. After completing basic and individual training, he was assigned to Fort Hood, Texas. In 1988, he graduated from Officer Candidate School as a Distinguished Military Graduate and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Quartermaster Corps.
Hamilton earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Virginia State University in 1990.[3] He later received a Master of Public Administration from Central Michigan University and a Master of Military Studies from the Marine Corps University. He is a graduate of the Secretary of Defense Corporate Fellows Program,[4] a component of the Senior Service College Fellowship.[5]
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Military career
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Hamilton enlisted in the Army in 1981.[6] He earned his commission via Officer Candidate School in the Quartermaster Corps, as distinguished military graduate, in 1988.[6] Hamilton held a variety of command and staff positions throughout his career:
- Commanding General, United States Army Materiel Command[7]
- Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics (G-4), United States Army[8]
- Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics[9]
- Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics and Operations, Army Materiel Command[9]
- Commander, 8th Theater Sustainment Command[10]
- Commander, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support[10]
- Commander, 101st Sustainment Brigade[10]
Hamilton deployed multiple times to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, including assignments leading logistics and sustainment operations.[10]
His previous positions also included service as:
- Chief of Staff, USFOR-A South/Southwest, Kandahar Airfield[11]
- Executive Officer to the Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4[9]
- Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff, United Nations Command / United States Forces Korea[11]
He was promoted to four-star general in March 2023 and assumed command of the U.S. Army Materiel Command, overseeing global logistics and sustainment operations across the Army.[12]
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Suspension and retirement
On March 22, 2024, Hamilton was suspended by the Secretary of the Army pending an investigation into allegations that he influenced the Battalion Commander Assessment Program in favor of a subordinate who had failed the initial assessment.[13] The subordinate, a lieutenant colonel, was not accused of wrongdoing, but the investigation alleged that Hamilton had an inappropriate relationship with her and had improperly intervened in the selection process.[13]
The case was referred to the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General, and Hamilton was temporarily reassigned while retaining his four-star rank. Following the conclusion of the investigation, he was officially relieved of command on December 10, 2024.[13] Hamilton later retired from the Army after more than four decades of service.
Awards and decorations
Hamilton's decorations include:[14][15]
- Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army)
- Defense Superior Service Medal (2 awards)
- Legion of Merit (4 awards)
- Bronze Star Medal (2 awards)
- Defense Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards)
- Meritorious Service Medal (United States) (9 awards)
- Joint Service Commendation Medal (2 awards)
- Army Commendation Medal (3 awards)
- Joint Service Achievement Medal
- Army Achievement Medal (7 awards)
- Good Conduct Medal (United States) (2 awards)
- Operation Enduring Freedom Campaign Awards
He is also a recipient of the:
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References
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