| Thomas G. Miller | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1973–2011[1] |
| Rank |
 Lieutenant General[1] |
| Commands held |
U.S. First Army United States Army in Japan Director of Operations Operation Uphold Democracy |
| Awards |
Defense Superior Service Medal (one oak leaf cluster) Legion of Merit (four oak leaf clusters) Bronze Star Meritorious Service Medal (six oak leaf clusters) |
Lieutenant General Thomas G. Miller was a senior officer in the United States Army and the former commander of the First United States Army.[1][2] Miller succeeded Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré as commander of the First Army on January 11, 2008, when he was promoted to lieutenant general. As head of the First Army, Miller was responsible for the training, readiness and mobilization of National Guard and Army Reserve units in all U.S. states and territories as they prepare for deployment as needed by U.S. combat commanders globally.[3][4] He is the son of retired Colonel William H. Miller, who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.[1]
Military career[]
Miller was commissioned in 1973 as an Infantry Officer after graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi.[1] He has served primary with Infantry and Airborne units, on tours in Iraq, Haiti, Hawaii, Korea, and Japan. Previously to commanding the First Army, has served as commander of the United States Army in Japan as well as Director of Operations for Operation Uphold Democracy.[1] While Commander of the First Army, Miller oversaw the First Army move its command from Fort Gillem to Rock Island Arsenal in 2011.[5] Miller is also a graduate of the Army War College where he received a Master of Science in Management.[1]
Awards[]
Since being commissioned, Miller has received the Defense Superior Service Medal (2), the Legion of Merit (5), the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal (7), the Special Forces Tab, the Ranger Tab, the Master Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge, the Pathfinder Badge, and the Expert Infantryman Badge.[1] He is also a member of the University of Southern Mississippi ROTC Hall of Fame.[1]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 "LTG Thomas Miller". The University of Southern Mississippi. http://www.usm.edu/army-rotc/alumni/ltg-thomas-miller. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ↑ Manson, Phil (January 8, 2008). "Lt. Gen. HonorAfA Leaving Legacy at First Army". US Army. http://www.army.mil/article/6915/lt-gen-honor-leaving-legacy-at-first-army/. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ↑ Frazier, Lindsey (May 17, 2008). "First Army commander visits KFOR10". U.S. Military. http://www3.ausa.org/webpub/DeptILW.nsf/byid/RBOH-7FAMSR. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ↑ Rodesky-Flores, Danette (2010-09-28). "First Army conducts Commander's and Family Delegate conference". http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57332/first-army-conducts-commanders-and-family-delegate-conference#.UMT_E8rkJTY. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ↑ "First Army move on track". US Army. http://www.army.mil/article/39665/First_Army_move_on_track/. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
External links[]
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