| John M. Keane | |
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General Jack Keane |
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| Nickname | Jack |
| Born | 1943 (age 68–69) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1966-2003 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | XVIII Airborne Corps 101st Airborne Division |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Silver Star Bronze Star Legion of Merit Ranger tab Combat Infantryman Badge |
John (Jack) Keane (born 1943) is a retired four-star general and former Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army, and a defense analyst currently serving as Chairman of the Board for The Institute for the Study of War.
Keane attended Fordham University, where he participated in The National Society of Pershing Rifles, graduating with a bachelor's degree in accounting in 1966. He then attended Western Kentucky University, graduating with a master's degree in philosophy. He then attended Army War College and the Command and General Staff College.[1]
Keane served in the Vietnam War as a paratrooper. He later served in U.S. engagements in Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia and Kosovo. He commanded both the 101st Airborne Division and the XVIII Airborne Corps.[1]
Keane retired from military service in 2003. He is also a national security analyst for ABC News. He has served an advisory role in the management of the U.S. occupation of Iraq, as a member of the Defense Policy Board Advisory Committee. In January 2007, Keane and scholar Frederick W. Kagan released a policy paper, entitled "Choosing Victory: A Plan for Success in Iraq",[2] through the American Enterprise Institute that called for bringing security by putting around 30,000 additional American troops there for a period of at least 18 months. In part convinced by this paper, President George W. Bush ordered on January 10, 2007 the deployment of 21,500 additional troops to Iraq, most of whom would be deployed to Baghdad.[3][4]
Military awards Keane has received include two Defense Distinguished Service Medals, two Army Distinguished Service Medals, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, the Joint Chiefs Service Badge, the Humanitarian Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit.[1] His civilian awards include the Fordham University Distinguished Alumni Award, the USO 2002 Man of the Year award, and the Association of the United States Army 2001 Man of the Year award.
Keane currently sits on the board of directors of MetLife, General Dynamics and AlliedBarton.
Son of William Keane and Maude (Brown) Keane, and brother of Ronald Keane. Keane married his wife, Theresa née Doyle, in 1965; the two have two sons, Matthew and Daniel.[1]
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| Preceded by Gen. Eric Shinseki |
Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army 1999 – 2003 |
Succeeded by Gen. George W. Casey, Jr. |
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