| Abraham J. Turner | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mount Pleasant, South Carolina |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1976-present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War Gulf War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Bronze Star Legion of Merit |
Abraham J. Turner is a Major General in the United States Army and is currently serving as the Chief of Staff, United States Strategic Command in Offutt AFB, Nebraska.
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Abraham Turner was born and raised in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina to Reverend Joseph Turner, Sr. and Maggie Turner.[1] After graduating high school he enrolled in the music program at South Carolina State University where he participated in the Reserve Officer Training Corps. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Music he accepted a commission into the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant in 1976.[2][3]
While attending the U.S. Army War College, he earned a master’s degree in Public Administration from Shippensburg University, Penn.[2][3]
Prior to his current assignment, General Turner was Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, Fort Monroe, Va. Other previous assignments include serving as Commanding General, U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson, Ft. Jackson, S.C.; assistant Chief of Staff, C-3, Coalition Forces Land Component Command, Camp Doha, Kuwait; assistant Division Commander (Operations), 82d Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.; and Chief, House Legislative Liaison Division, Office of the Chief, Legislative Liaison, U.S. Army, Washington, D.C.[2][3]
General Turner's combat experiences include a combat jump into Panama during Operation Just Cause; a deployment during Operations Desert Shield ; and most recently, deployments in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.[2][3]
He is the principal advisor to the commander and deputy commander, United States Strategic Command, and directs the activities of the command staff by developing and implementing policies and procedures in support of the command’s missions. He chairs numerous boards, oversees the command corporate process, and serves as director of the commander’s staff.[2][3]
He is currently married with three children.[1]
Among his many awards and decorations, General Turner has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merits with two oak leaf clusters, Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters.[2][3]
On March 27, 2008 a bill was introduced to the South Carolina Senate to rename a portion of Highway 41 in Charleston county renamed to the "Major General Abraham J. Turner Highway"[1]