Thomas G. Miller

Summary

Lieutenant General Thomas G. Miller is a retired senior officer of the United States Army and a former commander of the First United States Army.[1] As head of the First Army, Miller was responsible for the training, readiness and mobilization of National Guard and Army Reserve units in all states and territories as they prepare for deployment as needed by United States combat commanders globally.[2][3] He is the son of the late Colonel William H. Miller, who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.[1]

Thomas G. Miller
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1973–2011[1]
RankLieutenant General[1]
Commands heldFirst United States Army
United States Army in Japan
Director of Operations-US Forces Iraq
Battles/warsIraq War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (5)
Bronze Star Medal

Military career edit

Miller was commissioned in 1973 as an Infantry Officer after graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi as a Distinguished Military Graduate.[1] He has served primarily with Infantry, Special Forces and Airborne units. This included assignments in the 7th Special Forces Group, 82d Airborne Division, 101st Airborne Division, 10th Mountain Division and the 25th Infantry Division. Additionally he served overseas in Iraq, Kuwait, Haiti, Hawaii, Korea, and Japan. Prior to commanding the First Army, he served as the Director of Operations for FORSCOM and in Iraq as the Director of Operations for CJTF-7, and later as the Director of Strategic Operations for Multinational Forces Iraq.[1][4] Miller is also a graduate of the United States Army War College and holds a Master of Science in Management.[1]

Awards and decorations edit

  Expert Infantryman Badge
  Master Parachutist Badge
  Air Assault Badge
  Pathfinder Badge
  Ranger tab
  Special Forces Tab
  10th Mountain Division Combat Service Identification Badge
  505th Infantry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia
 
 
Army Distinguished Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
 
 
Defense Superior Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
      Legion of Merit with four oak leaf clusters
  Bronze Star
    Meritorious Service Medal with six oak leaf clusters
    Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
  Joint Meritorious Unit Award
    National Defense Service Medal with two bronze service stars
  Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
  Humanitarian Service Medal
  Army Service Ribbon
  Army Overseas Service Ribbon

Other edit

Miller is also a member of the University of Southern Mississippi ROTC Hall of Fame.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "LTG Thomas Miller". The University of Southern Mississippi. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
  2. ^ Frazier, Lindsey (May 17, 2008). "First Army commander visits KFOR10". U.S. Military. Archived from the original on 26 February 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
  3. ^ Rodesky-Flores, Danette (2010-09-28). "First Army conducts Commander's and Family Delegate conference". Retrieved 9 December 2012.
  4. ^ "First Army move on track". US Army. Retrieved 9 December 2012.

External links edit

  • United States First Army Website Archived 2010-06-22 at the Wayback Machine
  • Full Biography