George W. Casey Jr.

George William Casey Jr.
George W. Casey Jr. in 2007
Born (1948-07-22) July 22, 1948 (age 76)
Sendai, Japan
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1970–2011
RankGeneral
CommandsChief of Staff of the United States Army
Multi-National Force – Iraq
Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army
1st Armored Division
Joint Warfighting Center
3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division
Battles / warsOperation Joint Endeavor
Iraq War
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal (4)
Army Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (3)
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
RelationsGeorge W. Casey Sr.

George William Casey Jr. (born July 22, 1948) is a retired four-star general who served as the 36th Chief of Staff of the United States Army from April 10, 2007, to April 10, 2011. He served as Commanding General, Multi-National Force – Iraq from June 2004 to February 8, 2007, and was in the army for his entire adult working life. He now resides in Arlington, Virginia.