Hugh Shelton

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H. Hugh Shelton
General Henry Shelton, official portrait 2.jpg
Born (1942-01-02) 2 January 1942 (age 82)
Tarboro, North Carolina, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1963–2001
Rank General
Commands Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
United States Special Operations Command
XVIII Airborne Corps
82nd Airborne Division
Battles / wars Vietnam War
Invasion of Panama
Gulf War
Operation Uphold Democracy
War on Terror
Awards Defense Distinguished Service Medal (4)
Army Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal (4, with "V" Device)
Purple Heart
Congressional Gold Medal

Henry Hugh Shelton (born 2 January 1942) [1] is a former United States Army officer who served as the 14th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1997 to 2001.

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Early life, family and education

Shelton was born in Tarboro, North Carolina [2] and graduated from North Edgecombe High School in 1959. [3] Shelton attended North Carolina State University, [1] and was a member of Pershing Rifles. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in textile engineering [1] in 1963 [3] while earning his Army commission through Reserve Officers' Training Corps training. Shelton's further education includes a Master of Science degree in political science from Auburn University at Montgomery [1] in 1973 as well as studies at the Air Command and Staff College from August 1972 to June 1973 and the National War College from June 1982 to June 1983. [4] [5] Shelton married Carolyn L. Johnson in 1963; the pair have three sons together. [4] [5]

Military service

Shelton served two tours of duty in the Vietnam War [1] with the 5th Special Forces Group, and with the 173rd Airborne Brigade, [6] followed by a series of command and staff assignments. Following the Gulf War, Shelton commanded the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg in his home state of North Carolina. [1] In 1993, he was given command of XVIII Airborne Corps. [1] Shelton led the Joint Task Force responsible for Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti in 1994. [6] In 1996, Shelton, a Special Forces soldier, was promoted to the rank of general and the position of Commander in Chief of United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM). He was the first Graduate of the U.S. Army Special Forces Program to command SOCOM.

Upon the retirement of John M. Shalikashvili, Shelton was appointed as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff by President Bill Clinton and Secretary of Defense William Cohen on 1 October 1997. [7]

Shelton led the planning of the Kosovo War in 1999 during his time in office. Later he coined the phrase "Dover test", testing the support for a war based on the reaction of the people after seeing American casualties returning at the Dover Air Force Base. [8] During the events of 11 September 2001, Shelton was flying on-board Boeing C-135 Speckled Trout, traveling to a NATO meeting in Europe, but turned back and returned to Washington. [9] [10] Upon entering the United States Airspace, the C-135 flew past the World Trade Center so Shelton was able to assess the situation following the attack. [9] Already scheduled to retire in October, Shelton spent his last weeks in office coordinating military plans to destroy al-Qaeda and Taliban forces in Afghanistan and helping to develop an interagency strategy to defeat, disrupt, and degrade terrorist activities around the world. These would form the basis of Operation Enduring Freedom and the global War on Terror. [10] Upon Shelton's end of term, President George W. Bush nominated then-Vice Chairman Air Force General Richard Myers, who was sworn in on 1 October 2001.

Post-military career

In 2002 Shelton founded the General Hugh Shelton Leadership Center at North Carolina State University. The center was created to "inspire, educate, and develop values-based leaders, both locally and globally, committed to personal integrity, professional ethics, and selfless service."

In his retirement, Shelton joined the Board of Directors of Red Hat in April 2003, and was elected that board's chairman in 2010. [11] [12] He also holds directorships at Anheuser Busch, Anteon International and Protective Products of America. At his alma mater of North Carolina State University, the General Hugh Shelton Leadership Center was founded in 2002, which grants scholarships to people who are committed to personal integrity, professional ethics, and selfless service. [13]

Shelton also served as an advisor to Senator John Edwards' presidential campaign from 2003 to 2004. [14] Shelton created a minor controversy for 2004 Democratic presidential candidate, retired U.S. Army General Wesley Clark, a subordinate of Shelton's during the 1999 Kosovo military actions, when he stated: "I will tell you the reason [Clark] came out of Europe early had to do with integrity and character issues, things that are very near and dear to my heart. I'll just say Wes won't get my vote," casting doubt upon Clark's candidacy. [14] [15]

On 1 March 2008, Shelton announced his endorsement of Senator Hillary Clinton for the 2008 Democratic Presidential Primary, stating, "I've been with Senator Clinton when she has been with our military men and women. I know from those experiences that she understands the demands and sacrifice of military life. I am confident she will always put the readiness and well being of our troops first. She is ready to be Commander-in-Chief." Shelton was the second Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to endorse Clinton, the first being General John Shalikashvili. [16]

On 12 October 2010, Shelton published his autobiography, Without Hesitation: The Odyssey of an American Warrior, along with coauthors Ron Levinson and Malcolm McConnell. [17] An excerpt tells the story of a high-ranking Clinton Cabinet member proposing that Shelton intentionally allow an American pilot to be killed by the Iraqis to have an excuse to retaliate and go to war. [18] The book also tells of Bill Clinton's tearful confession to Shelton; [19] a time during the Clinton administration when a close Clinton aide lost possession of the biscuit (top secret presidential nuclear launch authorization codes); [20] details of a contentious Camp David meeting among George W. Bush and his National Security Council immediately after 9/11, where internal battle lines were drawn. [21] His book also says there were multiple attempts to kill Osama bin Laden that were shot down by Madeleine Albright.

On 27 August 2010, a statue of Shelton was unveiled and dedicated at the Airborne Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville, NC. The statue was commissioned and donated by H. Ross Perot. [22]

On 24 October 2010, Shelton appeared on This Week with Christiane Amanpour , on 6 December 2010, on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and on 30 December 2010, on The Charlie Rose Show on PBS and Bloomberg TV, to promote the publication of his memoir. [23]

On 20 October 2012, Shelton was honored at the 6th Annual Brian & Kendra's Bluegrass Party in Speed, North Carolina. He was presented with a Distinguished Achievements plaque and a roadside display at the entrance of Speed, honoring his hometown and acknowledging his achievements.

Shelton and his wife, Carolyn, established the Hugh and Carolyn Shelton Military Neurotrauma Foundation in 2005 to fund research into traumatic brain injury among military personnel. [24]

Dates of rank

RankDate
US Army O1 shoulderboard rotated.svg Second lieutenant 19 September 1964*
US Army O2 shoulderboard rotated.svg First lieutenant 7 January 1965
US Army O3 shoulderboard rotated.svg Captain 19 March 1967
US Army O4 shoulderboard rotated.svg Major 7 February 1974
US Army O5 shoulderboard rotated.svg Lieutenant colonel 6 November 1978
US Army O6 shoulderboard rotated.svg Colonel 1 October 1983
US Army O7 shoulderboard rotated.svg Brigadier general 1 August 1988
US Army O8 shoulderboard rotated.svg Major general 1 October 1991
US Army O9 shoulderboard rotated.svg Lieutenant general 7 June 1993
US Army O10 shoulderboard rotated.svg General 1 March 1996

* - Date of rank adjusted for time not spent on active duty. Receipt of officer's commission in June 1963.

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Decorations and badges

Shelton's decorations and medals include:

Combat Infantry Badge.svg
Master Parachutist badge (United States).svg
Einzelbild Special Forces (Special Forces Insignia).svg Ranger Tab.svg
Defense Distinguished Service Medal ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Distinguished Service Medal ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Legion of Merit ribbon.svg
Bronze Star ribbon.svg "V" device, brass.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Purple Heart ribbon.svg Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Air Medal ribbon.svg Award numeral 2.png Army Commendation Medal ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal ribbon.svg
Vietnam Service Medal ribbon.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Southwest Asia Service Medal ribbon (1991-2016).svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Army Service Ribbon.svg Army Overseas Service Ribbon.svg
Vietnamese Gallantry Cross ribbon.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Vietnam Campaign Medal ribbon with 60- clasp.svg Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) ribbon.svg Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) ribbon.svg
Pathfinder.gif USAF - Occupational Badge - High Altitude Low Opening.svg
Joint Chiefs of Staff seal.svg AirAssault.svg
U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia-redone.png BW Sonderabzeichen Fallschirmspringer.png
504 PIRDUI.PNG
United States Army and U.S. Air Force Presidential Unit Citation ribbon.svg United States Navy Presidential Unit Citation ribbon.svg Joint Meritorious Unit Award ribbon.svg
Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg Gallantry Cross Unit Citation.png Civil Action Unit Citation.png
Badge Combat Infantryman Badge
Badge Master Parachutist Badge
Badge Special Forces Tab Ranger Tab
1st Row Awards Defense Distinguished Service Medal w/ 3 oak leaf clusters Distinguished Service Medal w/ 2 oak leaf clusters
2nd Row Awards Legion of Merit w/ 1 oak leaf clusters Bronze Star w valor device & 3 oak leaf clusters Purple Heart Meritorious Service Medal w/ 2 oak leaf clusters
3rd Row Awards Air Medal w/ "2" device Army Commendation Medal w/ 3 oak leaf clusters National Defense Service Medal w/ 2 service stars Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
4th Row Awards Vietnam Service Medal w/ 4 bronze service star Southwest Asia Service Medal w/ 2 service stars Army Service Ribbon Army Overseas Service Ribbon
5th Row Awards Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/ bronze star Vietnam Campaign Medal Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) Kuwait Liberation Medal
Badge Pathfinder Badge Military Free Fall Parachute Badge
Badge Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge Air Assault Badge
Badge Navy and Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia German Parachutist Badge in bronze
Badge 504th Infantry Regiment Distinctive unit insignia
Unit Awards US Army Presidential Unit Citation US Navy Presidential Unit Citation Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Unit Awards Meritorious Unit Commendation Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Vietnam Civil Actions Medal Unit Citation

Other Recognition

In 1998, Shelton received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement presented by Awards Council members General Colin L. Powell and General John M. Shalikashvili. [26] [27]

2002 General Henry H. Shelton Congressional Gold Medal front.jpg

In 2002, Shelton received the Congressional Gold Medal. The citation says, "Throughout his 38 years of service to his country, his ascent through the ranks of the Army, two tours in Vietnam and duty in Operation Desert Storm, Gen. Shelton has carried with him the North Carolina values of service, sacrifice, love of family, faith in God and devotion to country." [28]

In 2011, The Command and General Staff College Foundation presented retired General Hugh Shelton with the Foundation's 2011 Distinguished Leadership Award. [29]

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