Randy A. George

Randy A. George
Name	Randy A. George
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Army
Serviceyears	1988–present
Rank	General
Commands	Chief of Staff of the United States Army, Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army, I Corps, 4th Infantry Division, 7th Infantry Division, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division
Battles	War in Afghanistan, Iraq War
Awards	Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Army Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (2), Bronze Star Medal (3)

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Randy A. George is a senior officer in the United States Army who currently serves as the Chief of Staff of the United States Army. A career infantry officer, he has commanded units at every level from platoon to corps, with significant operational experience in both Iraq and Afghanistan. His previous assignments include serving as the Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army and commanding I Corps at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Early life and education

He is a 1988 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Infantry. He later earned a Master of Science in National Security Strategy from the National War College in Washington, D.C.. His professional military education also includes the Infantry Officer Basic Course, the United States Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, and the United States Army War College.

Following his initial training, he was assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division in South Korea. He later served with the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum and deployed to Somalia for Operation Restore Hope. During the Iraq War, he commanded the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, part of the 1st Infantry Division, during operations in Baghdad. He subsequently served on the staff of the Multi-National Force – Iraq and later commanded the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division during a deployment to Nineveh Governorate.

He served as the executive officer to the Chief of Staff of the Army, General Raymond Odierno. Following promotion to brigadier general, he served as the deputy commanding general (maneuver) of the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood. After promotion to major general, he commanded the 7th Infantry Division at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. He later commanded the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson, which included a deployment to Afghanistan as part of Operation Freedom's Sentinel.

Promoted to lieutenant general, he served as the senior military assistant to the United States Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper. He then assumed command of I Corps, the Army's primary operational headquarters in the Indo-Pacific region. In 2023, he was nominated by President Joe Biden and confirmed by the United States Senate to become the Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army. He assumed the role of the Chief of Staff of the Army in September 2023, succeeding General James C. McConville.

His personal military awards include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Army Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, and three awards of the Bronze Star Medal. He is also authorized to wear the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Expert Infantryman Badge, the Ranger tab, and the Master Parachutist Badge. He has received numerous service and campaign medals, including those for his service in Somalia, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

He is married and has two children. His son, S. George, also serves as an officer in the United States Army.