Robert P. White (born August 24, 1963) is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who last served as commander of Fort Hood, Texas, and as the 61st Commanding General of III Armored Corps. Over 90,000 soldiers were under his command.[1] From September 2019 to September 2020, he also served as commander of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR).

Robert P. White
Nickname(s)"Pat"
Born (1963-08-24) August 24, 1963 (age 60)
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1986–2022
RankLieutenant General
Commands heldIII Corps
Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve
Fort Hood
1st Armored Division
Fort Bliss
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division
2nd Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment
Battles/warsIraq War
War in Afghanistan
Operation Inherent Resolve
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (4)
Bronze Star Medal (4)

Education edit

White holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Claremont McKenna College, a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University, and a Master of Science in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College.

White's military education includes the Armor Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Field Artillery Officer Advanced Course, the United States Army Command and General Staff College, the Joint and Combined Warfighting School, and the United States Army War College.[2]

Military career edit

White commissioned in the United States Army as an Armor Officer in 1986, and has served in a variety of United States Army, Joint, Combined, and staff positions while stationed on 4 continents. He has served in the Iraq War, the War in Afghanistan, and Operation Inherent Resolve commanding formations all the way up to the corps level. From September 2019 to September 2020, he was in command of the United States led intervention against ISIS as the commander of CJTF-OIR while also commanding III Corps and Fort Hood.[1]

Awards and decorations edit

  Combat Action Badge
  Basic Parachutist Badge
  Joint Chiefs of Staff Badge
  1st Armored Division Combat Service Identification Badge
  37th Armored Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia
  ? Overseas Service Bars
  Defense Distinguished Service Medal[3]
  Army Distinguished Service Medal
  Defense Superior Service Medal
     Legion of Merit with three bronze oak leaf clusters
      Bronze Star Medal with "V" device and three oak leaf clusters
Defense Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
     Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
    Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
      Army Achievement Medal with four oak leaf clusters
  Army Presidential Unit Citation
  Joint Meritorious Unit Award
  Valorous Unit Award
  Meritorious Unit Commendation
  Superior Unit Award
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
  Afghanistan Campaign Medal
      Iraq Campaign Medal with four campaign stars
  Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
  Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
  Army Service Ribbon
   Army Overseas Service Ribbon with bronze award numeral 6
  NATO Medal for Service with ISAF

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Commanding General :: U.S Army Fort Hood". home.army.mil. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  2. ^ "Officer Resume" (PDF).
  3. ^ "Lieutenant General Robert P. White (USA)". General Officer Management Office. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
Military offices
Preceded by Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans, and Training of the United States Army Forces Command
2015–2016
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of the 1st Armored Division
2016–2018
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Operations of the United States European Command
2018–2019
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve
2019–2020
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of III Armored Corps
2019–2022
Succeeded by