| Roger Cloutier | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | March 15, 1965 |
| Place of birth | Lewiston, Maine, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1988–2022 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held |
Allied Land Command United States Army Africa 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
| Awards |
Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (3) |
Roger L. Cloutier Jr. (born March 15, 1965) is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who last served as the Commander of Allied Land Command.[1] Previously, he served as the Commander of the United States Army Africa and the Southern European Task Force.[2][3][4] Cloutier graduated from the University of San Diego in 1988 with a bachelor's degree in political science and a masters in international relations.[2]
Rumors of capture[]
In April 2022, unconfirmed sources began circulating that Cloutier had been captured by Russian forces in Mariupol whilst training the Azov Battalion. NATO stated that this information was false.[5] Following the claims a rebuttal was made as an online post via Cloutier's LinkedIn profile.[6]
Military Awards[]
- Defense Distinguished Medal
- Defense Superior Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
- Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster
- Bronze Star Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters
- Defence Meritorious Service Medal
- Meritorious Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters
- Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device
- Army Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters
- Army Achievement Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters
References[]
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Government.
- ↑ "Lt. Gen. Roger Cloutier Jr.". 2022-10-05. https://www.army.mil/article/260866/lt_gen_roger_cloutier_jr.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Commander". https://lc.nato.int/about-us/biographies/commander.aspx.
- ↑ "Lt. Gen. Roger L. Cloutier Jr. Takes Over NATO's Allied Land Command". http://www.dvidshub.net/image/6296194/lt-gen-roger-l-cloutier-jr-takes-over-natos-allied-land-command.
- ↑ "Army picks new commander for Africa mission". https://www.stripes.com/army-picks-new-commander-for-africa-mission-1.520515.
- ↑ Washington, District of Columbia 1800 I. Street NW; Dc 20006. "No, NATO Allied Land Command leader wasn't captured by Russians in Ukraine" (in en-US). https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2022/apr/05/tweets/no-nato-allied-land-command-leader-wasnt-captured-/.
- ↑ Fact Check-NATO chief Cloutier not captured in Ukraine. In: Reuters.com, 11 April 2022.
External links[]
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