| Gary Brito | |
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| Born | 1963 or 1964 (age 60–61) Hyannis, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1987–present |
| Rank | General |
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Gary Brito's voice
Brito's opening statement at a House Armed Services subcommittee hearing on talent management and reorganization Recorded February 8, 2022 | |
Gary M. Brito (born 1963 or 1964) is a United States Army general who serves as Commanding General, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command since 8 September 2022. He served as Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 of the United States Army from July 2020 to August 2022. He was also the first Cape Verdean American to command Fort Benning. Further commands included the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk; the 120th Infantry Brigade, 1st Army; and 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment.
Born and raised in Hyannis, Massachusetts, he was commissioned in 1987 from ROTC at the Pennsylvania State University.
Brito earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Studies from the Pennsylvania State University. He later received a master's degree in Human Resource Management from Troy State University and another master's degree in Joint Strategy and Campaign Planning from the Joint Advanced Warfighting School.
Awards and decorations
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Army Distinguished Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster |
 
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Legion of Merit with silver oak leaf cluster |
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Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster |
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Defense Meritorious Service Medal |
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Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters |
 
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Army Commendation Medal with Valor device and three oak leaf clusters |
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Army Achievement Medal with four oak leaf clusters |
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Valorous Unit Award |
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Superior Unit Award |
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Army of Occupation Medal |
 
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National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star |
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Afghanistan Campaign Medal with service star |
 
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Iraq Campaign Medal with three service stars |
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Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal |
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Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
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Army Service Ribbon |
 
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Army Overseas Service Ribbon with bronze award numeral 3 |
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NATO Medal for service with ISAF |
References
- ^ Spillane, Geoff. "Hyannis native promoted to two-star general". capecodtimes.com.
- "Webcast: TRADOC Change of Command Ceremony". DVIDS. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
- "Ft. Benning's commanding general to be promoted to rank of lieutenant general". www.wtvm.com.
- The Telegraph (subscription required)
- ^ "Lieutenant General Gary M. Brito - General Officer Management Office".
- ^ "LTG Gary Brito Biography". www.army.mil.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded bySean M. Jenkins | Deputy Commanding General (Support) of the 25th Infantry Division 2015 |
Succeeded byPatrick Matlock |
| Preceded byBryan P. Fenton | Deputy Commanding General (Operations) of the 25th Infantry Division 2015–2016 |
Succeeded byStephen L. Michael |
| Preceded byTimothy P. McGuire | Commanding General of the Joint Readiness Training Center 2016–2018 |
Succeeded byPatrick Frank |
| Preceded byEric J. Wesley | Commanding General of the United States Army Maneuver Center of Excellence 2018–2020 |
Succeeded byPatrick J. Donahoe |
| Preceded byThomas C. Seamands | Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel of the United States Army 2020–2022 |
Succeeded byDouglas Stitt |
| Preceded byPaul E. Funk II | Commanding General of United States Army Training and Doctrine Command 2022–present |
Incumbent |
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