Richard D. Clarke | |
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| Born | 23 July 1962 Stuttgart, West Germany[1] |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1984–2022 |
| Rank | General |
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Richard D. Clarke Jr. (born 20 April 1962)[2] is a retired United States Army four-star general who last served as the 12th commander of United States Special Operations Command from 29 March 2019 to 30 August 2022. As the USSOCOM commander, Clarke oversaw the nation's elite special operations forces and played a pivotal role in shaping U.S. military strategy in various global theaters. Prior to assuming command of USSOCOM, Clarke served as Director for Strategic Plans and Policy (J5), Joint Staff, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia.
Clarke's service also includes numerous deployments, including in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Joint Guardian, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and Inherent Resolve. He was recognized for his leadership in the 75th Ranger Regiment, the 82nd Airborne Division, and the 10th Mountain Division.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 1 May 2017. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Register of Graduates and Former Cadets, United States Military Academy". 6 September 1986 – via Google Books.