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词条 David G. Perkins
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  1. Early life

  2. Early career

  3. Later career

  4. Awards and decorations

  5. Family

  6. References

  7. External links

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Defense Superior Service Medal
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David Gerard Perkins (born November 12, 1957) is a United States Army four-star general. who commanded the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. He retired during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on March 9, 2018.

Early life

Perkins was born in Goffstown, New Hampshire on November 12, 1957, and was raised in Keene, New Hampshire; Rochester, New York; and Fairport, New York.[1][2] Perkins earned his Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout award in 1974, and graduated from Fairport High School in 1976.[3][4]

He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1980 and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant of Armor.[5] In 1988, he received a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan.[6]

Early career

Perkins completed both Ranger and Airborne Schools. He then served in armor assignments from platoon leader to battalion and brigade staff positions.

He commanded 1st Battalion, 63rd Armor from 1996 to 1998. The battalion served in Macedonia, and took part in a United Nations mission to monitor Macedonia's borders with Albania, Kosovo, and Serbia.

In 1999, Perkins received a master's degree from the Naval War College.

Later career

In 2003, Perkins commanded 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division during the invasion of Iraq. His unit was the first across the border, and first to enter the downtown government areas of Baghdad. Perkins is featured prominently in the book Thunder Run: The Armored Strike to Capture Baghdad. Perkins received the Silver Star for his part in the invasion.

In 2004 and 2005, Perkins was executive assistant to the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. From 2005 to 2007, he commanded the Joint Multinational Training Command in Germany.

From 2007 to 2008, Perkins was the G-3 (Plans, Operations and Training staff officer) for United States Army Europe and Seventh Army.

In 2008, he became the director for strategic effects (CJ-9) for Multi-National Force-Iraq. In this capacity, he coordinated and implemented political, economic, and communications activities on behalf of MNF-I, and served as the organization's spokesman.[7]

From 2009 to 2011, he commanded the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson. From 2011 to 2014, Perkins was commander of the Combined Arms Center and commandant of the United States Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth.[8][9]

On March 14, 2014, Perkins assumed command of United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) from Robert W. Cone.[10] On March 2, 2018, Perkins was succeeded at TRADOC by Stephen J. Townsend and retired one week later.[11]

Awards and decorations

Combat Action Badge
Ranger tab
Basic Parachutist Badge
Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge
4th Infantry Division Patch worn as his Combat Service Identification Badge
63rd Armor Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia
6 Overseas Service Bars
number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Distinguished Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} Army Distinguished Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters
number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Silver Star ribbon.svg|width=60}} Silver Star
number=0|type=oak|ribbon=US Defense Superior Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} Defense Superior Service Medal
number=1|type=oak|ribbon=Legion of Merit ribbon.svg|width=60}} Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
number=1|type=oak|name=Bronze Star ribbon|width=60}} Bronze Star Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
number=1|type=oak|ribbon=Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} Meritorious Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Army Commendation Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} Army Commendation Medal
number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Army Achievement Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} Army Achievement Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters
number=0|type=oak|ribbon=United States Army and U.S. Air Force Presidential Unit Citation ribbon.svg|width=60}} Army Presidential Unit Citation
number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Joint Meritorious Unit Award ribbon.svg|width=60}} Joint Meritorious Unit Award
number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Army Superior Unit Award ribbon.svg|width=60}} Superior Unit Award
number=1|type=service-star|ribbon=National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=KosovoRib.svg|width=60}} Kosovo Campaign Medal
number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Iraq Campaign Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} Iraq Campaign Medal
number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary ribbon.svg|width=60}} Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Global War on Terrorism Service ribbon.svg|width=60}} Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Armed Forces Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} Armed Forces Service Medal
number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Army Service Ribbon.svg|width=60}} Army Service Ribbon
number=0|type=numeral|ribbon=Army Overseas Service Ribbon.svg|width=60}} Army Overseas Service Ribbon with bronze award numeral 4
number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=United Nations Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} United Nations Medal
NATO Medal for Kosovo

Family

Perkins and his wife Ginger[12][13][14] are the parents of two children, Cassandra (Aviation) and Chad (Armor), both of whom are Captains in the Army as of March 2018.[15][16]

References

1. ^{{cite news |last=Pierce |first=Meghan |date=March 7, 2018 |title=Four-Star Gen. Perkins Gary to retire at home in NH after 42 years; shaped U.S. battle doctrine |url=http://www.unionleader.com/article/20180308/NEWS18/180309376 |work=manchester Union Leader |location=Manchester, NH}}
2. ^West Point Association of Graduates, [https://books.google.com/books?id=xXreAAAAMAAJ&q=%22david+gerard+perkins%22&dq=%22david+gerard+perkins%22&hl=en&sa=X&ei=iOxgU4zYBdHgsATzuYDwDQ&ved=0CCsQ6AEwAA Register of Graduates and Former Cadets of the United States Military Academy], 1991, page 778
3. ^Fairport Herald-Mail, Severn Fairport Scouts Attain Eagle Designation, January 29, 1986
4. ^Fairport Herald-Mail, Parents Visit West Point, April 20, 1977
5. ^Melissa Bower, Ft. Leavenworth Lamp, CAC Welcomes New Commander, CSM, November 23, 2011
6. ^Sgt. Philip Klein, Fort Carson Mountaineer, Hood Bids 4th Inf. Div. Farewell, July 24, 1009, page 1
7. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.carson.army.mil/units/4id/newdawn/leadership/commanders/cg.html |title=4th Infantry Division |publisher=Carson.army.mil |date= |accessdate=2011-11-23}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article299809/General-assumes-command-of-Fort-Leavenworth.html|title=General assumes command of Fort Leavenworth|work=kansascity}}
9. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.allgov.com/news/us-and-the-world/commander-of-the-us-army-combined-arms-center-who-is-lt-gen-david-perkins?news=844869|title=U.S. and the World – Commander of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center: Who Is Lt. Gen. David Perkins? – AllGov – News|work=AllGov}}
10. ^{{cite web|url=http://archive.armytimes.com/article/20140115/NEWS/301150015/Perkins-gets-nod-TRADOC-command-Cone-retire|title=Perkins gets nod for TRADOC command; Cone to retire|work=Army Times}}
11. ^{{cite web|url=http://tradocnews.org/townsend-takes-command-of-tradoc|title=Townsend takes command of TRADOC|work=Tradoc News Center}}
12. ^{{cite journal |last=Coats |first=Julius |date=July 23, 2015 |title=Hampton Roads Host Honorary ROCK of the Year Luncheon |url=http://rocksinc.org/docs.ashx?id=218476 |journal=The Rocket |location=Forestville, MD |publisher=The ROCKS, Incorporated |page=7 |quote=Accompanying General Perkins was his wife Ginger.}}
13. ^{{cite journal |date=December 16, 2015 |title=Happy Holidays & New Year from TRADOC! |url=http://www.tradocnews.org/tag/gen-perkins/ |journal=TRADOC News Center |location=Ft. Eustis, VA |publisher=United States Army Training and Doctrine Command |quote=The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s leaders and their spouses, Gen. David Perkins, Ginger Perkins, Command Sgt. Maj. David Davenport and Claudia Davenport, wish you and your family the happiest of holidays and a very happy New Year! }}
14. ^{{cite news |last=Crumes |first=Shama |date=August 10, 2017 |title=TRADOC Hosts Commanders’ Conference |url=http://tradocnews.org/tradoc-hosts-commanders-conference/ |work=TRADOC News Center |location=Ft. Eustis, VA |quote=One session, the senior spouse panel, was led by the TRADOC commander’s wife, Ginger Perkins.}}
15. ^{{cite news |date=August 4, 2012 |title=Commander of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center: Who Is Lt. Gen. David Perkins? |url=http://www.allgov.com/news/us-and-the-world/commander-of-the-us-army-combined-arms-center-who-is-lt-gen-david-perkins?news=844869 |newspaper=AllGov.com |location=Washington, DC}}
16. ^{{cite news |last=Pointer |first=Kathleen |date=November 22, 2011 |title=General assumes command of Fort Leavenworth |url=http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article299809/General-assumes-command-of-Fort-Leavenworth.html |work=Kansas City Star |location=Kansas City, MO |quote=Perkins and his wife, Ginger, have two children, who are living a military-focused life. Their daughter, Cassandra, is an Army aviator and is deployed to Afghanistan. Their son, Chad, is a cadet at West Point Military Academy, his father’s alma mater.}}

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|after= Robert B. Brown
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 title=Commanding General, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command| before=Robert W. Cone| years=March 2014 – March 2018| after=Stephen J. Townsend}}
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