Thomas G. Miller

Lieutenant General Thomas G. Miller is a retired senior officer of the United States Army and a former commander of the First United States Army.[1] As head of the First Army, Miller was responsible for the training, readiness and mobilization of National Guard and Army Reserve units in all states and territories as they prepare for deployment as needed by United States combat commanders globally.[2][3] He is the son of the late Colonel William H. Miller, who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.[1]

Thomas G. Miller
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1973–2011[1]
RankLieutenant General[1]
Commands heldFirst United States Army
United States Army in Japan
Director of Operations-US Forces Iraq
Battles/warsIraq War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (5)
Bronze Star Medal

Military career

Miller was commissioned in 1973 as an Infantry Officer after graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi as a Distinguished Military Graduate.[1] He has served primarily with Infantry, Special Forces and Airborne units. This included assignments in the 7th Special Forces Group, 82d Airborne Division, 101st Airborne Division, 10th Mountain Division and the 25th Infantry Division. Additionally he served overseas in Iraq, Kuwait, Haiti, Hawaii, Korea, and Japan. Prior to commanding the First Army, he served as the Director of Operations for FORSCOM and in Iraq as the Director of Operations for CJTF-7, and later as the Director of Strategic Operations for Multinational Forces Iraq.[1][4] Miller is also a graduate of the United States Army War College and holds a Master of Science in Management.[1]

Awards and decorations
Expert Infantryman Badge
 Master Parachutist Badge
Air Assault Badge
Pathfinder Badge
Ranger tab
Special Forces Tab
10th Mountain Division Combat Service Identification Badge
505th Infantry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Army Distinguished Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Defense Superior Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Legion of Merit with four oak leaf clusters
Bronze Star
Meritorious Service Medal with six oak leaf clusters
Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
National Defense Service Medal with two bronze service stars
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon

Other

Miller is also a member of the University of Southern Mississippi ROTC Hall of Fame.[1]

References
  1. "LTG Thomas Miller". The University of Southern Mississippi. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
  2. Frazier, Lindsey (May 17, 2008). "First Army commander visits KFOR10". U.S. Military. Archived from the original on 26 February 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
  3. Rodesky-Flores, Danette (2010-09-28). "First Army conducts Commander's and Family Delegate conference". Retrieved 9 December 2012.
  4. "First Army move on track". US Army. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
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