Leon J. LaPorte

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General LaPorte with Vice President Cheney during his visit to Yongsan Garrison in 2003.

Leon J. LaPorte General, US Army Ret.. He graduated from the University Of Rhode Island in 1968 and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army as an Armor Officer. From 1969 until 1970 he served with the 3rd Infantry Division, in 1971 he transfer to the 238th Aerial Weapons Company in the Republic of Vietnam. In 1975 he recied his Master's Degree in Administration from the University of California. From 1977 until 1980 he was as assistant Professor at the United States Military Academy. In October 1990 as the Chief of Staff, 1st Cavalry Division he deployed as part of Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. From February 2003 until February 2006 he was commander of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) and United Nations Forces, Korea. In February he retired from he Army after 38 years of service, handing command to US Army General B. B. Bell.

[edit] Major Awards

• Distinguished Service Medal
• Legion of Merit (Two Oak Leaf Clusters)
• Distinguished Flying Cross
• Bronze Star Medal
• Meritorious Service Medal (With three oak leaf clusters)
• Air Medal (With Valor Device)
• Army Commendation Medal (With Valor Device)
• Korea Defense Service Medal
• Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry
• Kuwait Liberation Medal
• Aviation Badge
• Parachutist Badge
• Ranger Tab

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