Michael Holden
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Brigadier General Michael James Holden is a fictional character from the Lifetime TV show Army Wives. He is played by Brian McNamara.
[edit] Personal Life
Michael has been married to Claudia Joy Holden for 18 years. They met whilst studying at Harvard University and are currently living at Fort Marshall.
Michael and Claudia Joy have two teenage daughters, Amanda and Emmalin. Amanda was killed in a bombing that took place during the first season's finale.
He enjoys fishing and hunting.
[edit] Career
Michael currently holds the rank of Brigadier General and is post commander of Fort Marshall. Despite being initially passed over due to false allegations of racism, he was promoted to the rank after Brigadier General Baker retired following an aneurysm.
He is a highly decorated soldier holding various awards:
- Legion of Merit
- Bronze Star Medal
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Joint service commendation medal
- Army Commendation Medal
- Army Achievement Medal
- Army of Occupation Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
- Southwest Asia Service Medal
- Kosovo Campaign Medal
- Iraq Campaign Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Army Service Ribbon
- Nato Kosovo Medal
- Saudi Arabia Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait
- Kuwait Liberation of Kuwait Medal
