John A. Dubia

John Austin Dubia (born July 17, 1943)

Military career

Early career

Dubia served with the 78th Field Artillery Regiment at Fort Hood for the first years of his career, as executive officer and then commander of Battery C, 1st Battalion. He also briefly served as aide to the III Corps chief of staff. Shortly after promotion to captain, Dubia was deployed to Vietnam as part of 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment where he served as the Assistant S-3 (Operations) and later, the Commander of Battery A, 1st Battalion.He was also assigned to the 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division as the brigade fire support officer.

Awards and decorations

Lieutenant General Dubia's awards include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit (with 3 oak leaf clusters), the Bronze Star Medal (with 2 oak leaf clusters), the Meritorious Service Medal (with oak leaf cluster), the Air Medals, the Army Commendation Medal (with 2 oak leaf clusters) and the Army Achievement Medal. He also wears the Parachutist Badge, the Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge, and the Army Staff Identification Badge.

Personal life

Dubia married Maureen McDonough while stationed at Fort Hood for his first assignment. They have 3 sons: John (Jr.), Michael and Christopher.