John D. Gardner

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John D. Gardner
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Lieutenant General John D. Gardner
Nickname(s)Jack
Born (1954-09-27) 27 September 1954 (age 69)
Columbus, Ohio
Allegiance United States of America
Years of service1976–2012
Rank Lieutenant General
Unit United States European Command
Commands heldU.S. Army South
Task Force 134
Battles/wars Iraq War
Awards Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (4)
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (6)

John Donovan "Jack" Gardner [1] (born 27 September 1954) [2] is a retired lieutenant general in the United States Army. He is the former deputy commander of the United States European Command in Stuttgart, Germany. [3] [4] During his career he served in Europe, Asia, Latin America, Bosnia, Iraq and numerous locations throughout the United States. He currently serves as the director of the 21st Century Jobskills Project, a nonprofit organization focused on assisting public school students in transitioning to living wage jobs. [5] Gardner is a native of Columbus, Ohio. [6]

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Past assignments

Deputy Commander MNF-I for detainee operations

Gardner was assigned as deputy commander for detainee operations/Commander of Task Force 134, Multinational Force Iraq.[ when? ] His oversight included all detainee operations at Camp Bucca, Camp Cropper, Fort Suse and Abu Ghraib prison as well as operations at Camp Ashraf. Both Fort Suse and Abu Ghraib prison were returned to Iraq control during his tenure.[ when? ] [7] [8]

U.S. Army South

Gardner was the commander of the United States Army South where he oversaw American military operations in 31 countries and 13 dependencies, in Central and South America and the Caribbean. His operational area of responsibility covered over 15.6 million square miles (40.4 million km2) of area, or one-sixth of the world's surface.

Other assignments

Gardner retired from active duty in the Army in May 2012. [6]

Education

Gardner is a graduate of West Point in 1976 [1] and the Army Command and General Staff College.[ when? ] In addition Gardner holds a master's degree from Georgetown University, and completed a Senior Service College Fellowship at Harvard University.[ when? ]

U.S. decorations and badges

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References

  1. 1 2 "John Donovan Gardner". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved 2022-05-22.
  2. Register of Graduates and Former Cadets, United States Military Academy. West Point, New York: Association of Graduates U.S.M.A. 1991. p. 725. Retrieved 2022-05-22.
  3. "General Officer Announcement". DefenseLink. 2007-06-06. Retrieved 2007-06-18.
  4. MAJ (USA) Michael J. Indovina (2007-07-14). "ALCC HQ HD welcomes new DCOM". Public Information Office ALCC HQ HD. Archived from the original on 2007-07-16. Retrieved 2007-08-20.
  5. "Coming into the 21st Century". 7 September 2018.
  6. 1 2 "John D. Gardner, Lieutenant General, US Army (Retired)" (PDF). Academy of Diplomacy. 2018-02-22. Retrieved 2022-05-22.
  7. "Abu Ghraib Prison Totally Empty". The Associated Press via CBS News. 2006-08-28. Retrieved 2006-12-06.
  8. "Fort with long history now successful Iraqi prison". Multi-National Corps – Iraq Public Affairs Office. 2007-01-03. Retrieved 2007-06-20.
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Preceded byCommander U.S. Army South
2003-2005
Succeeded by
Preceded byDeputy Commanding General (Detainee Operations) / Commanding General Task Force 134
2005-2007
Succeeded by