David D. Halverson

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David D. Halverson
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Lieutenant General Halverson, U.S. Army
Born (1957-08-13) August 13, 1957 (age 66)
Minnesota, U.S.
AllegianceFlag of the United States.svg  United States of America
Service/branchFlag of the United States Army.svg  United States Army
Years of service1979–2016
Rank US-O9 insignia.svg 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.

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Education

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

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

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

RankDate
US-O9 insignia.svg Lieutenant General
US-O8 insignia.svg Major General
US-O7 insignia.svg Brigadier General
US-O6 insignia.svg Colonel
US-O5 insignia.svg Lieutenant Colonel
US-O4 insignia.svg Major
US-O3 insignia.svg Captain
US-OF1A.svg First Lieutenant
US-O1 insignia.svg Second Lieutenant June, 1979

Awards and decorations

Badges

US Army Airborne basic parachutist badge.gif Parachutist Badge
United States Army Staff Identification Badge.png Army Staff Identification Badge

Medals and ribbons

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Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
U.S. Army Distinguished Service Medal ribbon.svg
Distinguished Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters [4]
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
US Defense Superior Service Medal ribbon.svg
Defense Superior Service Medal (with oak leaf cluster)
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Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Legion of Merit ribbon.svg
Legion of Merit (with 4 oak leaf clusters)
Bronze Star ribbon.svg Bronze Star
Defense Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg
Meritorious Service Medal (with 3 oak leaf clusters)
Joint Service Commendation ribbon.svg Joint Service Commendation Medal
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Army Commendation Medal ribbon.svg
Army Commendation Medal
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Army Achievement Medal ribbon.svg
Army Achievement Medal (with oak leaf cluster)
Armed Forces Expedtionary Medal ribbon.svg Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Humanitarian Service ribbon.svg Humanitarian Service Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award ribbon.svg Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Korea Defense Service ribbon.svg Korea Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service ribbon.svg Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

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  2. 1 2 "Register of Graduates and Former Cadets of the United States Military Academy". 1991. p. 763. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
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  6. Graduation Exercises (PDF). Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School. 23 March 1989. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
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