David D. Halverson

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David D. Halverson
Lieutenant General Halverson, U.S. Army
Born (1957-08-13) August 13, 1957 (age 66)
Minnesota, U.S.
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1979–2016
Rank Lieutenant General
Battles/wars

LTG David Dale Halverson[1] (born August 13, 1957)[2] assumed the duties of the commanding general of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command and Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management April 8, 2014.[3] Previously, he served as deputy commanding general/chief of staff, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command TRADOC. Halverson assumed duties as the Deputy Commanding General/Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command on 4 June 2012.

Education[edit]

Born in Minnesota[2] and raised in Babbitt, Minnesota,[4] Halverson graduated from the United States Military Academy and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Field Artillery in June 1979.[5] He attended the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, where he was awarded a Master of Science degree in Operations Research and Systems Analysis in 1989 with a thesis entitled Enlistment Motivators for High Quality Recruits in the Army Reserve. He is a graduate of the Armed Forces Staff College, Army War College and the British Higher Command and Staff Course.[6][7][8]

Military career[edit]

18 March 2013 - Lt. Gen. David Halverson with IG Training & Evaluation GHQ Lt. Gen. Raheel Sharif(Now Gen. Raheel Sharif) at TRADOC Headquarters

Halverson's first duty assignment was in the 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas in 1979 where he served as a Battalion Reconnaissance Officer, Battery Fire Direction and Executive Officer and Battalion Adjutant. Since then, Halverson has served in various staff and leadership positions including command at every level from Battery to Post Command.[8] His commands include A Battery, 6th Battalion, 29th Field Artillery, 8th Infantry Division; 2nd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division; 2nd Infantry Division Artillery, Operational Test Command, and Commanding General, Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill.

Halverson retired from active duty on June 30, 2016.[4]

Personal life[edit]

Halverson is a die-hard Minnesota sports fan, well known for his love of the Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Twins and the Wild.[citation needed]

Promotions[edit]

Rank Date
Lieutenant General
Major General
Brigadier General
Colonel
Lieutenant Colonel
Major
Captain
First Lieutenant
Second Lieutenant June, 1979

Awards and decorations[edit]

Badges[edit]

Parachutist Badge
Army Staff Identification Badge

Medals and ribbons[edit]

Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Distinguished Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters[4]
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Defense Superior Service Medal (with oak leaf cluster)
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Legion of Merit (with 4 oak leaf clusters)
Bronze Star
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Service Medal (with 3 oak leaf clusters)
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Army Commendation Medal
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Army Achievement Medal (with oak leaf cluster)
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Korea Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

References[edit]

  1. ^ "David Dale Halverson". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Register of Graduates and Former Cadets of the United States Military Academy". 1991. p. 763. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Installation Management Command welcomes new commander". U.S. Army. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
  4. ^ a b c "LTG David Halverson, U.S. Army Retired". Association of the United States Army. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  5. ^ "Lieutenant General David D. Halverson". U.S. Army. Archived from the original on 27 August 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
  6. ^ Graduation Exercises (PDF). Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School. 23 March 1989. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  7. ^ Halverson, David D. (June 1989). Enlistment Motivators for High Quality Recruits in the Army Reserve (PDF) (Thesis). Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  8. ^ a b "LTG David D. Halverson" (PDF). U.S. House of Representatives. 13 November 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2022.

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