Christopher G. Cavoli
Christopher G. Cavoli | |
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Born | Würzburg, West Germany (now Germany) |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1987–present |
Rank | General |
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Christopher Gerard Cavoli
Commissioned into the infantry from the Reserve Officers' Training Corps, Cavoli served in the War in Afghanistan and commanded a brigade of the 1st Armored Division, the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command, and the 25th Infantry Division before assuming command of USAREUR in January 2018.
Early years
Born to an Italian-American army officer during the Cold War in Würzburg, West Germany, Cavoli grew up in Rome, Verona, Vicenza, and Giessen.[2] He graduated from Princeton University with an A.B. in biology in 1987. As part of his undergraduate degree, Cavoli completed a 22-page senior thesis titled "The Effect of Earthworms on the Vertical Distribution of Slime Molds in the Soil."[3]
Military career
Cavoli was commissioned into the
Cavoli was promoted to captain and served as an instructor at Ranger School between 1992 and 1994.
He entered the Russian Foreign Area Officer program in 1995, and graduated from Yale University with a Master of Arts in Russian and East European Studies in 1997.[4]
Peace Enforcement in Bosnia
In 1999, he became chief of future operations for the
NDU professor of Russian studies
As a
Deployment to Afghanistan
Cavoli became commander of the
Cavoli also served as the director of the Coordination Group of the Chief of Staff of the United States Army.
He has held fellowships at the National Defense University, the
Service in Germany
After serving as deputy commanding general for operations of the 82nd Airborne Division, Cavoli became commander of the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command at Grafenwoehr Training Area in July 2014.[8]
He was assigned to command the 25th Infantry Division on 25 March 2016,[9] and officially assumed command in a ceremony on 4 August. He was confirmed by the Senate for promotion to major general on 26 May 2016.[10]
Command of US Army Europe
He assumed command of
On 1 July 2020, Cavoli was nominated and confirmed by the Senate on 30 September 2020, for appointment to the rank of
Defender-Europe 21, one of the largest U.S.-Army, NATO-led military exercises in Europe in decades, began in mid-March 2021 and lasted until June 2021. It included "nearly simultaneous operations across more than 30 training areas" in Estonia, Bulgaria, Romania, Kosovo and other countries.[15][16] Cavoli said that "While we are closely monitoring the COVID situation, we’ve proven we have the capability to train safely despite the pandemic."[15]
SACEUR
In May 2022, his nomination to succeed General
Awards and decorations
Combat Infantryman Badge | |
Ranger tab | |
Master Parachutist Badge | |
Pathfinder Badge | |
United States European Command Badge | |
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe Badge | |
Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge | |
Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge
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Army Staff Identification Badge | |
10th Mountain Division Combat Service Identification Badge
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French Parachutist Badge
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Spanish Parachutist Badge in black | |
Distinctive Unit Insignia
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5 Overseas Service Bars |
Army Distinguished Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster | |
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 four oak leaf clusters | |
Joint Service Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
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Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
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Army Achievement Medal
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Joint Meritorious Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters | |
Meritorious Unit Commendation | |
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star | |
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal | |
Southwest Asia Service Medal with two service stars | |
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with three service stars | |
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal | |
Humanitarian Service Medal | |
Army Service Ribbon | |
award numeral 6
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NATO Medal for the former Yugoslavia | |
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) | |
Commander of the Order for Merits to Lithuania (27 March 2023)[23] | |
Grand Cross of Naval Merit (with white distinctive) (Spain) (2024) |
Personal life
Cavoli is married to Christina (née Dacey) of Fairfax, Virginia, and they have two sons, Alex and Nick. A speaker of French, Italian, and Russian, he is a Foreign Area Officer with a concentration on Eurasia.[7]
References
- ^ "Promotion Ceremony iho LTG Christopher Cavoli hosted by VCSA". DVIDS. 7 October 2020. Archived from the original on 7 August 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ a b Dillard, Tamika (18 January 2018). "Cavoli assumes command of U.S. Army Europe". U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs. Archived from the original on 17 July 2018. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ Cavoli, Christopher Gerard. Princeton University. Department of Biology (ed.). "The Effect of Earthworms on the Vertical Distribution of Slime Molds in the Soil". Archived from the original on 7 April 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
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- ^ a b Cavoli, Chris. "Chris Cavoli". LinkedIn. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ Stoutamire, Dan (18 January 2018). "Warrior-scholar Cavoli takes reins at USAREUR". Stars and Stripes. Archived from the original on 18 July 2018. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ a b ""The Paradox of War" Alumni Companion Program, June 1 – July 13, 2014: Webinar Presenter". Alumni Association of Princeton University. 2014. Archived from the original on 16 December 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ "Cavoli takes reins of 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command". JMTC Public Affairs Office. 22 July 2014. Archived from the original on 4 May 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ "General Officer Assignments". Department of Defense. 25 March 2016. Archived from the original on 17 July 2018. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ "U.S. Army's European training command to change commanders, July 15". 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command. 27 June 2016. Archived from the original on 17 July 2018. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ "PN1263 – Maj. Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli – Army". United States Congress. 20 December 2017. Archived from the original on 18 July 2018. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ "PN2080 – Lt. Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli – Army". United States Congress. 1 July 2020. Archived from the original on 2 July 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
- ^ Lucas, Ryan (1 October 2020). "Army Consolidating Europe, Africa Commands". Association of the United States Army. Archived from the original on 28 October 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
- ^ "Promotion Ceremony iho LTG Christopher Cavoli hosted by VCSA". Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. 7 October 2020. Archived from the original on 7 August 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Massive, Army-led NATO exercise Defender Europe kicks off". Army Times. 15 March 2021. Archived from the original on 23 January 2022. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "NATO, US to stage large-scale military exercises around Serbia until summer". Euractiv. 22 March 2021. Archived from the original on 30 August 2022. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- Washington, D. C. Archivedfrom the original on 11 April 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ Myers, Meghann (12 April 2022). "Army generals to be nominated to lead European Command, Special Operations Command: report". Military Times. Archived from the original on 12 April 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ "PN2049 – Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli – Army, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". U.S. Congress. 3 May 2022. Archived from the original on 4 May 2022. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ^ "General Officer Announcement". U.S. Department of Defense. 3 May 2022. Archived from the original on 4 May 2022. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ^ "NATO welcomes new Supreme Allied Commander Europe". NATO. 4 July 2022. Archived from the original on 9 January 2023. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
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- ^ "Apdovanotų asmenų duomenų bazė" [Database of awarded persons]. Lietuvos Respublikos Prezidentas (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 29 June 2023.