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Ronald E. Adams

b. 1943

American Army general

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Born 1943. Ronald E. Adams is a military officer.

Ronald Emerson Adams (born 28 December 1943) is a retired lieutenant general of the United States Army who served as commander of the Stabilisation Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina from October 1999 to September 2000. He previously served as commanding general of the United States Army Aviation Center from July 1994 to September 1996.

Early life and education Raised in a military family, Adams attended grade school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and graduated from high school in Alabama. He attended Jacksonville State University, graduating with a B.S. degree in business administration in 1965. Adams was commissioned through the Army ROTC program. He later earned an M.B.A. degree in management from Pennsylvania State University in 1972. Adams is also a graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College in 1975 and the National War College in 1985.

Military career Adams served two combat tours in Vietnam. After his first tour, he attended the Army Aviation School and completed flight training in 1968. Adams was awarded three Bronze Star Medals and five Air Medals. He served as Director of Army Aviation at the Pentagon from 1992 to 1993.

As a lieutenant general, Adams served as deputy commander and chief of staff, Allied Land Forces Central Europe; commander, Stabilisation Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina; and commanding general, United States Army NATO.

Adams is married to Ardee Adams. The couple settled in Carlisle, Pennsylvania after his retirement.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Jacksonville State University, Smeal College of Business, United States Army Command and General Staff College, National War College
Awards
Air Medal; Bronze Star Medal; Defense Distinguished Service Medal; Defense Superior Service Medal; Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army); Legion of Merit; Meritorious Service Medal (United States)
Also known as
Ronald Emerson Adams, Ronald Adams, Ron Adams

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ronald E. Adams?

American Army general

When was Ronald E. Adams born?

Ronald E. Adams was born on 28 December 1943.

What is Ronald E. Adams's occupation?

Ronald E. Adams is a military officer.

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Β· Wikipedia: Ronald E. Adams

Β· Wikidata: Q108604933

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