David R. Hogg Explained

David R. Hogg
Birth Date:1 December 1958
Birth Place:Idaho, United States
Branch:United States Army
Serviceyears:1981 – 2015
Rank:Lieutenant General

Lieutenant General David Richard Hogg (born December 1, 1958) is a retired United States Army officer.[1] He served as a United States Military Representative to the NATO Military Committee (USMILREP). He relieved Vice Admiral Richard K. Gallagher and assumed the assignment in 2012.[2] He retired in 2015. Prior to the assignment, General Hogg served as the Commanding General of United States Army Africa (USARAF) from June 10, 2010, to August 3, 2012.[3] [4]

In a previous assignment, Hogg was the senior U.S. Army officer in Italy and commanded the Army component to United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM).[5] [6]

Military career

Hogg was commissioned as an Armor Officer after graduating from the United States Military Academy. His assignments include:

Hogg was previously the Deputy Commanding General, Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan.

Hogg is a graduate of the Armor Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Airborne and Ranger Schools, Combined Arms and Services Staff School, US Army Command and General Staff College, School of Advanced Strategic Arts program, and United States Army War College. He holds a master's degree in Military Arts and Science and in National Security Strategy.

Awards

Hogg's awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal with “V” device, Defense Meritorious Service Medal and Army Meritorious Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, NATO Medal, and Combat Action Badge. Unit awards include the Valorous Unit Award, Joint Meritorious Unit award, and the Army Superior Unit award. Hogg was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal by General Philip Breedlove at his retirement ceremony on September 15, 2015.[7]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Register of Graduates and Former Cadets of the United States Military Academy. 1991.
  2. Web site: NATO - Biography: Lt. Gen. David R. Hogg, Military Representative of the United States to NATO. NATO. NATO.
  3. http://www.africom.mil/getArticle.asp?art=4533 "Major General Hogg Takes Command of U.S. Army Africa"
  4. http://www.army.mil/article/84973/U_S__Army_Africa_welcomes_new_commander/ "U.S. Army Africa welcomes new commander"
  5. Web site: Hogg takes command of U.S. Army Africa. 2010-06-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20100614085302/http://www.usaraf.army.mil/NEWS/NEWS_100610_CHANGE_OF_COMMAND_USARAF.html. 2010-06-14. dead.
  6. Web site: U.S. Department of Defense .
  7. News: Celebrating Lt. Gen. David R. Hogg's remarkable career. www.army.mil. 2018-02-23. en.