Henry H. Shelton
1942-
General Henry H. Shelton, U.S. Army
Place of birth	Tarboro, North Carolina
Allegiance	U.S. Army
Rank	General
Commands	Chairman, Joint Chiefs XVIII Airborne Corps 82nd Airborne Division
Battles/wars	Vietnam War
Awards	Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (with "V" Device) Purple Heart Air Medal Combat Infantryman Badge Military Free Fall Parachutist Badge Special Forces Tab Ranger Tab
Other work	Board of Directors, Red Hat Corporation Director, Anheuser Busch Director, Anteon International Director, Ceramic Protection Corporation

General Henry Hugh Shelton (born January 2, 1942) is a retired American career military officer. He served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1997 to 2001. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2400x3000, 1577 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Hugh Shelton ... is the 2nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1942 calendar). ... The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is by law the highest ranking military officer of the United States military, and the principal military advisor to the President of the United States. ... Year 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ...

Born in Tarboro, North Carolina, Shelton attended North Carolina State University and was a member of Pershing Rifles. He earned a degree in textiles while earning his Army commission through ROTC training. Shelton's further education includes a master's degree from Auburn University in 1973 as well as studies at the Air Command and Staff College and the National War College. Historic Downtown Tarboro, NC. Photo taken by Brad Hufford of FoR ENC. Tarboro is a town located in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. ... North Carolina State University is a public, coeducational, extensive research university located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. ... A Pershing Rifles color guard competing at the 2004 NATCON drill competition held at Fort Monroe, VA. The Pershing Rifles, a military drill team organization for college-level students, was founded by then 1st Lt. ... This article is about the type of fabric. ... The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is a training program of the United States armed forces present on college campuses to recruit and educate commissioned officers. ... Auburn University (AU or Auburn) is a state university located in Auburn, Alabama, in the United States. ... The Air Command and Staff College (ACSC) is located at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama and is the United States Air Forces intermediate professional military education (PME) school. ... The National War College (NWC) of the United States is a school in the National Defense University. ...

Shelton served two tours of duty in Vietnam, followed by a series of command and staff assignments. Following the Gulf War, Shelton commanded the 82nd Airborne Division in his home state of North Carolina. In 1993, he was given command of XVIII Airborne Corps. Shelton led the Joint Task Force responsible for Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti in 1994. In 1996, Shelton, a Green Beret, was promoted to the rank of general and the position of Commander in Chief of U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM). Combatants United States Saudi Arabia Egypt United Kingdom & US-led Coalition Republic of Iraq Commanders Norman Schwarzkopf Khalid bin Sultan Saddam Hussein Strength 883,863 360,000 Casualties 240 killed in action, 776 wounded, 30 taken prisoner At least 183,000 victims of the Gulf War syndrome Est. ... The 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army was constituted in the National Army as the 82nd Division on August 5, 1917, and was organized on August 25, 1917, at Camp Gordon, Georgia. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (901 km)  - % water 9. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... Patch of the XVIII Airborne Corps. ... Operation Uphold Democracy (September 19, 1994 – March 31, 1995) began in September 1994 with the deployment of the U.S. led multinational force. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Upon the retirement of John M. Shalikashvili, Shelton was appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on October 1, 1997. In his time in that office he coined the phrase Dover test, testing the support for a war based on the reaction of the people after seeing US casualties returning at the Dover Air Force Base. During the events of September 11, 2001 he was on a plane to London, England and the then Vice Chairman Air Force General Richard Myers took charge and on October 1, 2001 became his successor. John Malchase David Shalikashvili (born June 27, 1936) is a retired American general who served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1993 to 1997. ... The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is by law the highest ranking military officer of the United States military, and the principal military advisor to the President of the United States. ... is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar). ... US casualties returning to Dover AFB from Iraq 2004. ... Dover Air Force Base or Dover AFB (IATA: DOV, ICAO: KDOV, FAA LID: DOV) is a base of the United States Air Force in the state of Delaware. ... The World Trade Center on fire The September 11, 2001 attacks were a series of coordinated terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. ... General Richard B. Myers General Richard Bowman Myers (born March 1, 1942) of the United States Air Force is a former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Americas highest ranking military officer. ... is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ...

In his retirement, Shelton joined the Board of Directors of Red Hat Corporation in April 2003. He also holds directorships at Anheuser Busch, Anteon International and Ceramic Protection Corporation. Red Hat, Inc. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 2003 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. ...

Shelton created a minor controversy for 2004 Democratic presidential candidate Wesley Clark, a subordinate to Shelton during the 1999 Kosovo military actions, when he stated: "I will tell you the reason [Clark] came out of Europe early had to do with integrity and character issues, things that are very near and dear to my heart. […] I'll just say Wes won't get my vote," casting doubt upon the presidential contender's legitimacy. Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... The presidential seal is a well-known symbol of the presidency. ... Wesley Kanne Clark (born December 23, 1944) is a retired four-star general of the United States Army. ... The term Kosovo War or Kosovo Conflict is often used to describe two sequential and at times parallel armed conflicts (a civil war followed by an international war) in the southern Serbian province called Kosovo (officially Kosovo and Metohia), part of the former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. ...

Shelton also served as an advisor to Senator John Edwards' presidential campaign from 2003-2004. [1]

Shelton married Carolyn L. Johnson in 1963; they have three sons; Jon, Jeff and Mark. Year 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Henry "Hugh" Shelton, was raised about 1 mile out of the small town of Speed, NC. Speed is about 12 miles NE of Tarboro. His wife, Carolyn, was raised inside the Speed, NC city limits. HWY 122 which run through Speed, NC to Hobgood, NC (right past the homestead he was raised on) was named after him several years ago. It's called "Henry Hugh Shelton Hwy".

Shelton is considered a possible candidate for US Senate from North Carolina in 2008 against Republican Elizabeth Dole. Elizabeth Hanford Liddy Dole (born July 29, 1936) is an American politician who served in both the Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush presidential administrations, and currently serves as a United States senator representing the state of North Carolina. ...

U.S. Decorations and Badges

• Defense Distinguished Service Medal (with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters)
• Distinguished Service Medal, Army (with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters)
• Legion of Merit (with Oak Leaf Cluster)
• Bronze Star Medal (with "V" Device)
• Bronze Star Medal (with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters)
• Purple Heart
• Meritorious Service Medal (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters)
• Air Medal
• Army Commendation Medal (with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters)
• Combat Infantryman Badge
• Master Parachutist Badge
• Military Free Fall Parachutist Badge
• Pathfinder Badge
• Special Forces Tab
• Ranger Tab
• Air Assault Badge
• Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge

The Defense Distinguished Service Medal is a United States military award which is presented for exceptionally distinguished performance of duty contributing to national security or defense of the United States. ... Bronze and Silver oak leaf clusters An Oak leaf cluster is a common device which is placed on military awards and decorations to denote those who have received more than one bestowal of a particular decoration. ... The Distinguished Service Medal is a military award of the United States Army which is presented to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the United States military, has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the Government in a duty of great responsibility. ... The Legion of Merit is a military decoration of the United States armed forces that is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. ... The Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration and is the fourth highest award for bravery, heroism or meritorious service. ... The Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration and is the fourth highest award for bravery, heroism or meritorious service. ... For other meanings see Purple Heart (disambiguation). ... The Meritorious Service Medal is a senior level military decoration presented to denote acts of non-combat meritorious service worthy of recognition. ... The Air Medal is a military decoration of the United States which was established by Executive Order 9158, signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, on May 11, 1942. ... The Commendation Medal is a mid-level United States military award which is presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. ... The Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) is an award of the United States Army which is presented to those officers, warrant officers and enlisted soldiers, in the grade of Colonel and below, who participate in active ground combat while assigned as a member of an infantry or special forces unit, brigade... The Parachutist Badge, also commonly referred to as Jump Wings or Snow Cone, is a military badge of the United States Armed Forces which is awarded to members of the United States Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy. ... Military Freefall Jump Master Badge The Military Freefall Badge is a military badge of the United States Army which is issued to those personnel who have received qualification as a high altitude parachute specialist. ... The Pathfinder Badge is a military badge of the United States Army which is awarded to those soldiers who have successfully completed the U.S. Army Infantry School’s Pathfinder Course. ... Special Forces Tab The Special Forces Tab is a decoration of the United States Army which is awarded to any service member who completes the Special Forces Qualification Course, or the Special Forces Officer Course, at the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. ... Ranger Tab The Ranger Tab is a military decoration of the United States Army which signifies completion of the U.S. Army Ranger School, a three month course providing instruction in small-unit combat tactics in woodland, mountain, and swamp operations. ... The Air Assault Badge is a military badge of the United States Army which was first created in 1974. ... The Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge is a U.S. military badge presented to the members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff upon appointment to position as either a Service Head, Vice Chairman, or Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. ...

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