About Charles T. Cleveland
Born 1958. Charles T. Cleveland is an American soldier.
Charles Thomas Cleveland (born March 10, 1956) is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who was the commander of the United States Army Special Operations Command (2012–2015). He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy, class of 1978. Cleveland previously served as commanding officer of the 10th Special Forces Group from 2001 to 2003, leading the initial invasion into northern Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He also served as Chief of Staff, and as Deputy Commander of the Army Special Operations Command followed by duty commander of Special Operations Command South from 2005 to 2008. Cleveland served as commander of Special Operations Command Central from 2008 to 2011. He retired from the army in August 2015.
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American soldier
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Charles T. Cleveland was born on 10 March 1958 in California.
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