Paul LaCamera
| Paul LaCamera | |
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Major General Paul LaCamera Commander, 4th Infantry Division | |
| Born | Westwood, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance |
 United States |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1985 – Present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held |
75th Ranger Regiment 4th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars |
Operation Just Cause Operation Uphold Democracy Operation Anaconda Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation New Dawn |
Major General Paul LaCamera is a United States Army infantry officer and is the current commander of the 4th Infantry Division. He assumed his current command 14 March 2013.[1] A native of Westwood, Massachusetts, LaCamera was commissioned a second lieutenant upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1985.
LaCamera previously commanded the 75th Ranger Regiment from 2005 to 2007. Following this command, he became the Director of Operations, Joint Special Operations Command from 2007 to 2009. In 2009, he became the Assistant Commanding General, Joint Special Operations Command. From 2010 to 2012, LaCamera served as the Deputy Commanding General (Operations), 25th Infantry Division.[2]
Training and education
LaCamera earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the United States Military Academy and a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. His military education includes the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Army Command and General Staff College, the Army War College, the Naval War College, and the Senior Service College Fellowship Course.[1]
Awards and decorations
LaCamera's awards and decorations include the Silver Star, Defense Superior Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters, the Army Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Combat Infantryman Badge with star, the Expert Infantryman Badge, the Master Parachutist Badge with bronze star, the Pathfinder Badge, and the Ranger Tab.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "LaCamera takes command". Dvidshub.net. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
- ↑ "4th Infantry Division - CDR". Carson.army.mil. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
External links
Media related to Paul LaCamera at Wikimedia Commons
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by James C. Nixon |
Commander, 75th Ranger Regiment 2005–2007 |
Succeeded by Richard D. Clarke |
| Preceded by Joseph Anderson |
Commander, 4th Infantry Division 2013–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |