R. Scott Dingle Explained

R. Scott Dingle
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Army
Serviceyears:1988–2024
Rank:Lieutenant General
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Raymond Scott Dingle[1] is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who served as the 45th Surgeon General of the United States Army and Commanding General, United States Army Medical Command from 2019 to 2024.[2] Dingle graduated from Morgan State University in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology,[3] and has Master's degrees in Administration from Central Michigan University, Military Arts and Science from the School of Advanced Military Studies, and in National Security Strategy from the National War College.[4] At the time of his selection, Dingle was serving as Deputy Surgeon General and Deputy Commanding General (Support) of the United States Army Medical Command in Falls Church, Virginia.

Dingle became acting United States Army Surgeon General after the July 19, 2019 retirement of Lieutenant General Nadja West. He was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and permanent assignment as the United States Army Surgeon General on July 22, 2019,[1] and confirmed by the Senate on September 26, 2019. Dingle was promoted to lieutenant general on October 17, 2019 by the Chief of Staff of the United States Army, General James C. McConville. His retirement ceremony took place on July 31, 2023.[5]

Awards and recognitions

Army Distinguished Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with six oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Army Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one bronze campaign star
Iraq Campaign Medal with one bronze campaign star
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon with bronze award numeral 3

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PN975 — Maj. Gen. Raymond S. Dingle — Army. U.S. Congress. 2019-08-05.
  2. Web site: Major General R. Scott Dingle. Medical Service Corps. 2019-10-04.
  3. Web site: Morgan Alumnus Rises to Commanding General of Army Regional Health Command-Atlantic. Morgan State University Newsroom. April 4, 2017.
  4. Web site: "Biography of Lieutenant General R. Scott Dingle" . armymedicine.army.mil.
  5. Web site: Webcast: Retirement Ceremony iho LTG Raymond Dingle. 2023-07-27. 2023-07-27. DVIDS.