Paul LaCamera
| Paul LaCamera | |
|---|---|
 Lieutenant General Paul LaCamera in 2018 | |
| Born | Westwood, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1985–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held |
Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve XVIII Airborne Corps 4th Infantry Division 75th Ranger Regiment 3rd Ranger Battalion 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars |
Invasion of Panama Operation Uphold Democracy War in Afghanistan Iraq War Operation Inherent Resolve |
| Awards |
Silver Star Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (3) Meritorious Service Medal (6) |
Lieutenant General Paul Joseph LaCamera[1] is a United States Army infantry officer and the commander of XVIII Airborne Corps. He also took command of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve from Lieutenant General Paul E. Funk II on September 13, 2018. LaCamera was formerly commander of the 4th Infantry Division.[2] He is a native of Westwood, Massachusetts.
Military career
LaCamera was commissioned a second lieutenant upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1985.[3] He served as rifle platoon leader with C Company, 3d Battalion (Airborne), 504th Infantry, 82d Airborne Division. Later he served as Company commander, 4th Ranger Training Battalion, Ranger Training Brigade, Operations Officer, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry, 2d Infantry Division and Executive Officer, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. From February 2001 to May 2003, he commanded the 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division (Light), which deployed as part of Operation Anaconda to Afghanistan. LaCamera then took command of the 3d Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, Georgia.
LaCamera 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.[4]
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 United States 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.[2]
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- ↑ "Paul Joseph LaCamera". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved 4 May 2018.
- 1 2 3 "LaCamera takes command". Dvidshub.net. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
- ↑ "Major General Paul J. LaCamera". U.S. Army Fort Bragg. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
- ↑ "4th Infantry Division – CDR". Carson.army.mil. Archived from the original on 21 May 2013. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by James C. Nixon |
Commander, 75th Ranger Regiment 2005–2007 |
Succeeded by Richard D. Clarke |
| Preceded by Joseph Anderson |
Commander, 4th Infantry Division 2013–2015 |
Succeeded by Ryan F. Gonsalves |
| Preceded by Stephen Townsend |
Commander, XVIII Airborne Corps 2018–present |
Incumbent |