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Hugh Shelton
Hugh Shelton
Henry H. Shelton Born January 2, 1942 (1942-01-02)
Biography
Born in Tarboro, North Carolina, Shelton attended North Carolina State University and was a member of Pershing Rifles. He earned a degree in textiles while earning his Army commission through ROTC training. Shelton’s further education includes a master’s degree from Auburn University in 1973 as well as studies at the Air Command and Staff College and the National War College. Shelton served two tours of duty in Vietnam with the 5th Special Forces Group of the US Army Special Operations Command, followed by a series of command and staff assignments. Following the Gulf War, Shelton commanded the 82nd Airborne Division in his home state of North Carolina. In 1993, he was given command of XVIII Airborne Corps. Shelton led the Joint Task Force responsible for Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti in 1994. In 1996, Shelton, a Special Forces soldier, was promoted to the rank of General and the position of Commander in Chief of U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM). Upon the retirement of John M. Shalikashvili, Shelton was appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on October 1, 1997. In his time in that office he coined the phrase Dover test, testing the support for a war based on the reaction of the people after seeing US casualties returning at the Dover Air Force Base. During the events of September 11, 2001 he was on a plane to London, England and the then Vice Chairman Air Force General Richard Myers took charge and on October 1, 2001 became his successor. In his retirement, Shelton joined the Board of Directors of Red Hat Corporation in April 2003. He also holds directorships at Anheuser Busch, Anteon International and Protective Products of America (PPA.TO). Shelton created a minor controversy for 2004 Democratic presidential candidate Wesley Clark, a subordinate to Shelton during the 1999 Kosovo military actions, when he stated: "I will tell you the reason [Clark] came out of Europe early had to do with integrity and character issues, things that are very near and dear to my heart. […] I’ll just
General Henry H. Shelton, U.S. Army Place of birth Allegiance Service/ branch Rank Commands held Tarboro, North Carolina United States of America United States Army General Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Special Operations Command XVIII Airborne Corps 82nd Airborne Division Vietnam War Gulf War Defense Distinguished Service Medal (4) Army Distinguished Service Medal (5) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star (4, with "V" Device) Purple Heart Meritorious Service Medal (3) Air Medal (2) Army Commendation Medal (3) Combat Infantryman Badge Military Free Fall Parachutist Badge Special Forces Tab Ranger Tab Board of Directors, Red Hat Corporation Director, Anheuser Busch Director, Anteon International Director, Protective Products of America (PPA.TO)
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Other work
General Henry Hugh Shelton (born January 2, 1942) is a retired American career military officer. He served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1997 to 2001.
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Military offices Preceded by John Shalikashvili Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 1997–2001
Hugh Shelton
Succeeded by Richard Myers
say Wes won’t get my vote," casting doubt upon the presidential contender’s legitimacy. [1]. Shelton said that US could fight in both Iraq and Afghanistan at same time. Source Douglass Feith. Shelton also served as an advisor to Senator John Edwards’ presidential campaign from 2003-2004. [2] Shelton married Carolyn L. Johnson in 1963. Shelton was raised about 1 mile out of the small town of Speed, North Carolina. Speed is about 12 miles NE of Tarboro. His wife, Carolyn, was raised inside the Speed city limits. HWY 122 which run through Speed to Hobgood, North Carolina (right past the homestead he was raised on) was named after him several years ago. It is called "Henry Hugh Shelton Hwy". Shelton was considered a possible candidate for US Senate from North Carolina in 2008 against Republican Elizabeth Dole. On March 1, 2008, General Shelton announced his endorsement of Senator Hillary Clinton for the 2008 Democratic Presidential Primary, stating, "I’ve been with Senator Clinton when she has been with our military men and women. I know from those experiences that she understands the demands and sacrifice of military life. I am confident she will always put the readiness and well being of our troops first. She is ready to be Commander-in-Chief." General Shelton is the second Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to endorse Senator Clinton, the first being General John Shalikashvili. [3]
Legion of Merit (with Oak Leaf Cluster) Bronze Star (with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, and Combat V device)
Purple Heart Meritorious Service Medal (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters) Air Medal Army Commendation Medal (with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters)
Badges • Combat Infantryman Badge • Master Parachutist Badge • Military Free Fall Parachutist Badge • Pathfinder Badge • Special Forces Tab • Ranger Tab • Air Assault Badge • Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge
External links
• General Hugh Shelton Biography
References
• Army biography and career summary
U.S. Decorations and Badges
Defense Distinguished Service Medal (with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters)
Distinguished Service Medal, Army (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters)
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Hugh Shelton
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