Roger L. Cloutier Jr. (born March 15, 1965) is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who last served as the Commander of Allied Land Command. Previously, he served as the Commander of the United States Army Africa and the Southern European Task Force. Cloutier graduated from the University of San Diego in 1988 with a bachelor's degree in political science and a masters in international relations. He also served as a Col. at Fort Stewart,GA leading multiple deployments of the 3rd I.D 1BCT to Southern Baghdad,Iraq.
Rumors of capture In April 2022, unconfirmed sources began circulating that Cloutier had been captured by Russian forces in Mariupol whilst training the Azov Battalion. NATO stated that this information was false. Following the claims a rebuttal was made as an online post via Cloutier's LinkedIn profile.Fact Check-NATO chief Cloutier not captured in Ukraine. In: Reuters.com, 11 April 2022.
Military Awards
Defense Distinguished Medal Defense Superior Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster Bronze Star Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters Defence Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device Army Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters Army Achievement Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters
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