Keith Kellogg
Keith Kellogg | |
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Michael T. Flynn | |
Succeeded by | H. R. McMaster |
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Born | Joseph Keith Kellogg, Jr. May 12, 1944 Army Distinguished Service Medal (5)Silver Star Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal |
Joseph Keith Kellogg Jr. (born May 12, 1944) is a former United States government official and a retired
Life and career
Early life and military service
Kellogg was born in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Helen (Costello) and Joseph Keith Kellogg.[2] In 1961, he received his diploma from Long Beach Polytechnic High School.[3] Kellogg was commissioned into the Army through the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) at Santa Clara University as an Infantry Officer. During his time in service, Kellogg earned an M.S. in international affairs from the University of Kansas. Kellogg later went on to study senior level management and diplomacy at the United States Army War College.
During the
In 1980, then LTC Kellogg commanded 1st Battalion,
During
Kellogg was in the Pentagon during the attacks on September 11, 2001. Following the crash of American Airlines Flight 77 into the Pentagon, Kellogg assumed responsibility of the alternate command post at Raven Rock Mountain Complex with United States Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz.[citation needed]
From December 2003 to 2004, following his retirement, he held a leading position in the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA).[6][5][7] Kellogg was asked to serve as Chief Operating Officer for the CPA in Baghdad, the transition government of Iraq, after the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of that country and the signing of Coalition Provisional Authority Order 2 which disbanded the Iraqi Army.[8] During this time, Kellogg, with a reputation as an "expediter" known for cutting through red tape, was tasked with ensuring speed and discipline during the massive reconstruction process.[9] Following his service with the CPA, Kellogg was awarded the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service.
Private sector
Following Kellogg's retirement from active duty, he joined Oracle Corporation as an adviser to its homeland security division.[10] He was employed by Cubic Corporation and earlier by CACI International Inc., since January 2005.[11]
Trump campaign and administration
Kellogg was named a foreign policy advisor to then-presidential candidate Donald Trump in March 2016.[12] Trump put Kellogg in charge of the presidential transition agency action team for defense.[13] On December 15, 2016, it was announced that Kellogg would be appointed Chief of Staff and Executive Secretary of the United States National Security Council by President-elect Donald Trump.[14]
On February 13, 2017, following the resignation of
In April 2018, Vice President Mike Pence chose Kellogg to serve as his national security advisor.[19][20][21] According to the White House, Kellogg would continue to serve as an assistant to Trump.[22][23]
During the Trump–Ukraine scandal which led to Trump's impeachment (and subsequent acquittal), Kellogg said he "heard nothing wrong or improper" in Trump's call with the Ukrainian president.[24]
Kellogg spoke at the 2020 Republican National Convention on August 26, 2020.[25]
During the
Personal life
Kellogg is the second oldest of four children. His older brother, Mike Kellogg, is a Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge. His sister, Kathy, is a former actress who is now a clinical psychologist and his younger brother, Jeff, is a former Long Beach city councilman, served as President of the Long Beach Community College District Board of Trustees, and now currently works for the California Community College system.[29][30]
Kellogg married his wife, Paige, in 1980. Paige is a former U.S. Army officer and paratrooper who served during the 1983 U.S. invasion of Grenada.[5] Together, they have three children.
Awards and decorations
Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
First Lieutenant (Infantry) Joseph Keith Kellogg, United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving with the 101st Airborne Division during Operation EAGLE THRUST in the Republic of Vietnam. During an air assault, Lieutenant Kellogg pulled a wounded man from a fire line, then went on to attack an enemy bunker system with a machine gun. Running down the line, he destroyed five enemy bunkers with hand grenades. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Action Date: Vietnam War Service: Army Division: 101st Airborne Division
Kellogg's major decorations and badges include:[31]
See also
- Timeline of investigations into Trump and Russia (2019)
References
- ^ a b Yuhas, Alan (February 14, 2017). "Keith Kellogg: Who is Trump's Acting National Security Adviser?". The Guardian. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
- ^ "Joseph Keith Kellogg (B. 1944) – Ohio Birth Index, 1908–2011". Archived from the original on August 11, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
- ^ "Pres. Trump Taps Retired Gen'l Keith Kellogg – With Long Beach Family Ties – As Interim Nat'l Security Advisor". www.lbreport.com. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
- ^ Gal Perl Finkel, "US National Security Adviser Faces Challenges at Home and Abroad", The Jerusalem Post, February 22, 2017.
- ^ Fayetteville Observer. Archived from the originalon February 22, 2017. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- Washington Post. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ^ Fordham, Evie (August 26, 2020). "RNC speakers: What to know about Keith Kellogg". Fox News. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
- ^ Ryan, Missy; Mufson, Steven (March 22, 2016). "One of Trump's foreign policy advisers is a 2009 college grad who lists Model UN as a credential". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ^ Hendren, John (December 20, 2003). "In the effort to rebuild Iraq, Keith Kellogg's job is to keep things moving". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "Oracle exec flies out to Iraq to help with rebuilding". Computer Weekly. November 27, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ^ S & P Global. Company Overview of Cubic Corporation. Bloomberg website Retrieved February 14, 2017.
- ^ Rappeport, Alan (March 22, 2016). "Top Experts Confounded by Advisers to Donald Trump". The New York Times. The New York Times. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ^ Romm, Tony (November 9, 2016). "New details emerge on Trump transition organization". Politico. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ^ "President-Elect Donald J. Trump Announces Key Leadership Appointments for the National Security Council". Trump Transition. December 15, 2016. Archived from the original on February 14, 2017. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
- ^ "National Security Adviser Michael Flynn resigns". The Hill. February 13, 2017. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
- ^ Boyer, Dave (February 18, 2017). "Trump to Interview Bolton, 3 Others for National Security Adviser Post". The Washington Times. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
- ^ Baker, Peter; Haberman, Maggie (February 19, 2017). "Trump Meets With Four Candidates for National Security Adviser". The New York Times. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
- ^ "Trump Names Lt Gen HR McMaster as National Security Adviser". BBC News. February 20, 2017. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
- ^ Sink, Justin (April 23, 2018). "Pence Names Keith Kellogg as Top National Security Adviser". Bloomberg News. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
- ^ "Pence Picks Kellogg to Serve as National Security Adviser". Voice of America (from the Associated Press). April 23, 2018. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
- ^ Swan, Jonathan (April 24, 2018). "The Backstory on Pence's Decision to Bring on Keith Kellogg". Axios. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
- ^ Griffiths, Brent D.; Nussbaum, Matthew (April 23, 2018). "Pence Taps Gen. Kellogg as National Security Adviser". Politico. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
- National Archives.
- ^ "Vice president's national security adviser pushes back on Williams' impeachment testimony". PBS NewsHour. November 19, 2019. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
- ^ "Pence national security adviser Keith Kellogg: "Trump is no hawk"". Axios. August 27, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
- ^ The Washington Post, "Anthony Ornato has repeatedly disputed key White House conversations,"June 30, 2022 [1]
- ^ CNN, "January 6 committee has 'firsthand' knowledge of Trump's behavior during the riot from multiple sources," January 3, 2022 [2]
- ^ Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. Letter to Ivanka Trump, January 20, 2022 [3]
- ^ "Here are summaries of lawyer disciplinary actions taken recently by the state Supreme Court of the Bar Court, listing attorney" (PDF). Retrieved April 28, 2018.
- ^ Ruiz, Jason (July 26, 2013). "Former City Councilmember Jeff Kellogg Elected New President of LBCCD Board of Trustees". Archived from the original on October 22, 2015. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
- ^ Portrait of U.S. Army LT. Gen. Joseph K. Kellogg, (Uncovered), (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Scott Davis) (Released) (PC-193372), VIRIN: 001117-A-3569D-001. Series: Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files, 1921 – 2008. National Archives and Records Administration. November 17, 2000. Archived from the original on March 24, 2017. Retrieved March 23, 2017.