John R. Allen
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About
A four-star General in the United States Marine Corps, he played key roles in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and held the offices of Deputy Commander of U.S. Central Command and Commander of the International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces Afghanistan.
Before Fame
He earned degrees at the United States Naval Academy, the National War College, the National Defense Intelligence College, and Georgetown University.
Trivia
His numerous military honors include three Defense Distinguished Service Medals, four Legions of Merit, and the Defense Superior Service Medal.
Family Life
He spent his youth in Fort Belvoir and Oakton, Virginia.
Associated With
In 2011, he and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Martin Dempsey met in Afghanistan.
