Anthony G. Crutchfield
Anthony G. Crutchfield | |
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Nickname(s) | Tony[1] |
Born | Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. | May 3, 1960
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1982–2017 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division 1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment |
Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal (2) |
Alma mater | Marshall University (BA) Webster University (BA) United States Army War College (MS) |
Spouse(s) |
Kimberly "Kimmy" D. Crutchfield
(m. 1982) |
Children | 2 |
Other work | Vice President, Army Systems - Defense, Space and Security Government Operations, Boeing (2017–present) |
Anthony Gerard "Tony" Crutchfield (born May 3, 1960) is a retired
He now serves as Vice President for Army Systems - Defense, Space and Security Government Operations for
Military career and education
Crutchfield earned his commission in 1982 from the
As a field officer, Crutchfield commanded 1st Battalion,
Brigadier General Crutchfield assumed command of the
After two years as chief of staff of
Crutchfield retired on April 7, 2017 after 34 years of distinguished service. His retirement ceremony was hosted by then Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army Daniel B. Allyn and PACOM commander Harry B. Harris Jr. at Conmy Hall, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, where he also received the Defense Distinguished Service Medal in recognition of his service to the country.[3]
Controversy
In 2015, the
Crutchfield contested the findings, retorting that he was "not guilty of wasting government resources" and conducted official and "bona fide" activities on the 7-day trip. The
Post-retirement
Crutchfield joined Boeing as their vice president for army systems in July 2017. As VP - Army Systems, he is the company's senior liaison to the United States Army and is in charge of leading the development and execution of a strategic campus plan with United States Military Academy at West Point, including STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and diversity outreach programs.[1][14]
Personal life
Crutchfield has been married to Kimberly “Kimmy” Crutchfield for 39 years and has 2 children and 3 grandchildren. He lives in New Kent, Virginia[15] with his wife and two dogs.
Crutchfield is an avid Washington Nationals and Washington Capitals fan.
Awards and decorations
Army Master Aviator Badge |
Basic Parachutist Badge |
Air Assault Badge |
10th Mountain Division Combat Service Identification Badge
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Distinctive Unit Insignia
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal[16] |
Defense Superior Service Medal |
Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters |
Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster |
Defense Meritorious Service Medal |
Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters |
Air Medal |
Army Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
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Army Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
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Army Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
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Army Superior Unit Award
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Southwest Asia Service Medal with two service stars |
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal |
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
Korea Defense Service Medal |
Humanitarian Service Medal |
Army Service Ribbon |
award numeral 3
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Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) |
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) |
United States Pacific Command badge
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References
- ^ a b c d "LTG ANTHONY G. CRUTCHFIELD, U.S. ARMY RETIRED". Association of the United States Army. April 19, 2018. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
- ^ Brainard, Emily (September 16, 2010). "Fort Rucker community gains new 1st lady". U.S. Army. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
- ^ a b "Lt. Gen. Anthony G. Crutchfield Retirement Ceremony 7 April, 2017". Flickr. April 7, 2017. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Deputy Commander, U.S. Pacific Command". pacom.mil. Archived from the original on May 9, 2015. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
- ^ Emily Brainard and Russell Sellers (August 19, 2010). "Crutchfield assumes command of USAACE, Fort Rucker". U.S. Army. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
- ^ Jim Hughes (February 10, 2011). "USAACE commanding general receives 2nd star". U.S. Army.
- ^ Pfau, Nathan (August 16, 2012). "Mangum assumes command of USAACE". U.S. Army.
- ^ "Maj. Gen. Anthony G. Crutchfield returns to Marshall University to serve as grand marshal in 2011 homecoming parade". Marshall University. September 21, 2011. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
- ^ "Former Fort Rucker Commanding General receives third star". Dothan First. Associated Press. Archived from the original on December 25, 2014. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
- ^ a b Tan, Michelle (March 25, 2016). "DoD IG: Army general misused government money on Fort Rucker trip". Army Times.
- ^ not including the cost of a rental car or travel expenses for Crutchfield's aides
- ^ "Report of Investigation: Lieutenant General Anthony G. Crutchfield, U.S. Army" (PDF). Department of Defense. Inspector General of the Department of Defense. June 15, 2015.
- ^ "Alabama trip lands Army general in hot water". March 29, 2016.
- ^ "Anthony Crutchfield is Leading by Example". Boeing. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
- ^ "7173 CANOPY CR". Retrieved June 18, 2021.
- ^ "170407-A-Cf357-119". April 7, 2017.
External links
Media related to Anthony G. Crutchfield at Wikimedia Commons