Walter E. Piatt
Walter E. Piatt (born 1958) is a United States Army lieutenant general who currently serves as the Director of the Army Staff. Piatt enlisted in the army in 1979 and served four years as an infantryman. After graduating from Lock Haven University, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1987. Prior to assuming his current position Piatt was the Commanding General, 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum.[1] His other assignments as a general officer include serving as the 52nd Chief of Infantry; Deputy Commanding General-Support, 10th Mountain Division; Commander, Joint Multinational Training Command; Deputy Commanding General, United States Army Europe; and director of Operations/director, Rapid Equipment Fielding, Army Rapid Capabilities Office.[2][3] He is married and has a daughter and a son
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 Lieutenant General Piatt | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1979–1983 1987–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | 10th Mountain Division Joint Multinational Training Command United States Army Infantry Center 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War War in Afghanistan Operation Inherent Resolve |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (5) Bronze Star Medal (5) |
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References
- Fort Drum Public Affairs (March 29, 2019). "Army announces next assignment, promotion for Fort Drum, 10th Mountain Division commander". United States Army. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
- "Deputy Commanding General Maj. Gen. Walter E. Piatt". United States Army Europe. United States Army. Archived from the original on August 7, 2014. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
- Army Public Affairs (January 24, 2017). "General Officer Assignments". United States Army. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
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- JMTC welcomes Brig. Gen. Piatt, Denver Beaulieu-Hains, Joint Multinational Training Command Public Affairs, June 27, 2013.
- U.S. Army Europe welcomes new deputy commanding general, U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs, July 23, 2014.
- The Deputy Commanding General of US Army Europe visits the NDC, November 19, 2014.
- Deputy U.S. Army Europe commander selected for Pentagon position, U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs, January 12, 2015.
- Army announces new commander for 10th Mountain Division, 10th Mountain Division Public Affairs Office, February 2, 2017.
- Major General Walter E. Piatt, Operation Inherent Resolve.
- Land Component Command Headquarters in Iraq Holds Deactivation Ceremony, April 30, 2018.
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| Preceded by Jeffrey L. Bannister |
Commanding General, 10th Mountain Division 2017–2019 |
Succeeded by Brian J. Mennes |
| Preceded by Joseph M. Martin |
Director of the Army Staff 2019– |
Incumbent |
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