Charles R. Hamilton Explained

Charles R. Hamilton
Birth Place:Houston, Texas[1]
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Army
Serviceyears:1988–present
Rank:General
Commands:
Battles:War in Afghanistan

Charles R. Hamilton is a United States Army general who last served as the commanding general of United States Army Materiel Command from 16 March 2023 to 22 March 2024.[2] [3] He most recently served as the deputy chief of staff for logistics of the Army Staff since 6 April 2022 to 16 March 2023.[4] [5] He previously served as the Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics of the United States Army from May 2021 to March 2022, and prior to that was the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics and Operations of the United States Army Materiel Command from July 2020 to April 2021.[6] [7] [8] [9]

Hamilton was suspended by the Secretary of the Army, Christine Wormuth, on 22 March 2024 amidst allegations that he had abused his position in attempting to push a candidate deemed unfit for command through the Battalion Commander Assessment Program.[10] In late October 2023, Hamilton had lobbied the director of the board of the assessment program, to give a female lieutenant colonel, who had failed the board assessment, a second board interview and contacted three generals, who may have served on the second assessment board, to pressure them into recommending the candidate. The case was referred to the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General for investigation.[11] [12] He has been reassigned.[13]

His wife, Regina Johnson, is a retired United States Army lieutenant colonel.[14] [15]

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  1. Web site: MG Charles R. Hamilton, USA. www.ndia.org.
  2. Web site: Webcast: AMC Change of Command Ceremony. 5 March 2023. DVIDS.
  3. Web site: PN2800 — Lt. Gen. Charles R. Hamilton — Army . 2022-12-07 . United States Congress.
  4. Web site: Army G-4 Leadership. 2022-12-17. U.S. Army.
  5. Web site: PN1488 - 1 nominee for Army, 117th Congress (2021-2022). 2021-12-15. www.congress.gov.
  6. Web site: Lieutenant General Charles R. Hamilton - General Officer Management Office. www.gomo.army.mil. 2022-12-17.
  7. Web site: Maj. General Charles R. Hamilton visits 101st Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade Article The United States Army.
  8. Web site: Hamilton assumes command of DLA Troop Support from Shapiro. Defense Logistics Agency.
  9. Web site: 'Warfighter's logistician' takes charge of DLA Troop Support. Defense Logistics Agency.
  10. Web site: Winkie . Davis . 2024-03-22 . General suspended for alleged meddling in ex-assistant’s command board . 2024-03-25 . Army Times . en.
  11. Web site: Beynon. Steve. 22 March 2024. Army 4-Star Who Pressured Panel to Help Career of Unfit Officer Suspended, Facing Pentagon Investigation. Military.com. 23 March 2024.
  12. Web site: Beynon. Steve. 19 March 2024. Army General Pressured Assessment Panel to Help Career of 'Ineffective' Officer. Military.com. 23 March 2024.
  13. Web site: Vacchiano . Andrea . 2024-03-23 . Army four-star general suspended during investigation of alleged misconduct . 2024-04-18 . Fox News . en-US.
  14. Web site: Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, family served proudly . 6 December 2022 .
  15. Web site: Fort Campbell Welcomes Col. Charles Hamilton as New Commander of the 101st Sustainment Brigade . 23 June 2012 .