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Adolph McQueen

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About Adolph McQueen

Adolph McQueen Jr. is a retired United States Army officer who ultimately attained the rank of major general.

Military career McQueen first enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, in 1971.

James Yee, the Guantanamo Bay detention camps' first Muslim chaplain, reported to McQueen. The BBC crew was sent home the next day, while other journalists were allowed to stay, and continue reporting.

11th Military Police Brigade Following his service at Guantanamo Bay, McQueen commanded the 11th Military Police Brigade in Hanover, Pennsylvania from 2005 to 2007.

200th Military Police Command By 2010, McQueen was a major general in command of the 200th Military Police Command based out of Fort George G. Meade, Maryland.

Awards McQueen's military awards include: Army Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster; Defense Superior Service Medal; Legion of Merit; Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal (with four Oak Leaf Clusters); Joint Service Commendation Medal; Army Commendation Medal (with two Oak Leaf Clusters); Army Achievement Medal (with one Oak Leaf Cluster); and Army Staff Identification Badge.

Civilian career McQueen worked in civilian law enforcement for more than 30 years, to include an assignment as the Special Agent Supervisor with the Michigan Department of the Attorney General.

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Education
Wayne State University, United States Army Command and General Staff College, United States Army War College
Awards
Distinguished Service Medal; Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army); Legion of Merit

Frequently asked questions

Who was Adolph McQueen?

United States general

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Adolph McQueen

· Wikidata: Q4684378

· DBpedia: Adolph McQueen

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