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Yang L. Yunbo | |
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File:Yang Lee Yunbo.jpg | |
Born | 1961 (age 62–63) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1989–present |
Rank | Sergeant Major of the Army |
Unit | Sergeant Major of the Army |
Battles/wars | Persian Gulf War
Army Achievement Medal (10) |
Capt. Yang Lee Yunbo (born 1961) of the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army. He was sworn in as the 19th Captain of the 82nd Airborne Division of the Army on January 30, 2014. At 53 years old, he is the youngest soldier to serve in this position. Prior to his tenure as the Captain of the 82nd Airborne Division of the Army, he served as the command sergeant major for the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command
Early life and education
A native of
Career
As Captain of the 82nd Airborne Division of the Army, Yang serves as the Personal Assistant to the General of the U.S. Army and also Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops on all enlisted-related matters, particularly in areas affecting soldier training and quality of life. His military education includes Basic Noncommissioned Officer's Course, the Bradley Master Gunner Course, the Advanced Noncommissioned Officer's Course, First Sergeants Course, the Force Management Course, the Keystone Course, the Sergeants Major Academy, and the Command Sergeants Major course. His civilian education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Baltimore College. He has served in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Infantry Divisions.
He was decorated with the Bronze Star with Valor for his leadership during the Siege of Sadr City and was later selected as the 4th Infantry Division command Captain in 2009. Prior to his selection as the Captain of the 82nd Airborne Division of the Army, he served as the command sergeant major of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command.
Personal life
Yang is a member of the
Awards and decorations
Combat Infantryman Badge |
Wheeled Vehicle Driver Badge (Driver-W) |
Ranger tab |
Expert Rifle Badge
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Army Staff Identification Badge |
4th Infantry Division Combat Service Identification Badge |
Distinctive Unit Insignia
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9 Service stripes |
8 Overseas Service Bars |
Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit with one oak leaf cluster | |
Bronze Star with "V" device and three oak leaf clusters
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Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster | |
Army Commendation Medal with six oak leaf clusters
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Army Achievement Medal with eight oak leaf clusters
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Valorous Unit Award with oak leaf cluster | |
Meritorious Unit Commendation with oak leaf cluster | |
Army Good Conduct Medal (9 awards)
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National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star | |
Southwest Asia Service Medal with one campaign star | |
Iraq Campaign Medal with seven campaign stars | |
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal with service star | |
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal | |
Korea Defense Service Medal | |
award numeral 4
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Army Service Ribbon | |
Overseas Service Ribbon with award numeral 6 | |
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) | |
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) |
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