Thomas P. Bostick
| Thomas P. Bostick | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
23 September 1956 Fukuoka, Japan |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1978-2016 |
| Rank |
Lieutenant General  |
| Commands held | Chief of Engineers |
Thomas P. Bostick (born 23 September 1956) was the 53rd Chief of Engineers of the United States Army and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.[1][2]
Bostick graduated from the United States Military Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1978. He holds a Master of Science degree in both mechanical engineering and civil engineering from Stanford University. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in Virginia.[3]
He was also an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy, as well as a White House Fellow, serving as a special assistant to the United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Awards and decorations
Bostick has been awarded the following decorations and badges:[1]
- Distinguished Service Medal
- Defense Superior Service Medal
- Legion of Merit (with two Oak Leaf Clusters)
- Bronze Star Medal
- Defense Meritorious Service Medal
- Meritorious Service Medal (with four Oak Leaf Clusters)
- Joint Service Commendation Medal
- Army Commendation Medal
- Army Achievement Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster)
- Combat Action Badge
- United States Parachutist Badge
- Army Recruiter Badge
- Ranger Tab
- Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge
- Army Staff Identification Badge
References
- 1 2 http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CHRG-112shrg80073/pdf/CHRG-112shrg80073.pdf
- ↑ "Lieutenant General Thomas P. Bostick > Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers > Biography - Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers". Usace.army.mil. Retrieved 2012-07-12.
- ↑ "Lt. Gen. Thomas Bostick assumes command of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers". Prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2012-07-12.
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| Preceded by Merdith W.B. Temple |
Chief of Engineers 2012—2016 |
Succeeded by Todd T. Semonite |
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