Joseph J. Taluto

Joseph J. Taluto
BornDecember 12, 1947
Rochester, New York
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1965-1968 (enlisted)
1968-2010 (officer)
Rank Major general
UnitNew York Army National Guard
CommandsAdjutant General, New York
42nd Infantry Division
Battles/warsOperation Iraqi Freedom
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal

Joseph J. Taluto (born December 12, 1947) is a retired United States Army officer who served as the Adjutant General of New York. As adjutant general, he was the director of the New York State Division of Military & Naval Affairs, and served as overall commander of the New York Army National Guard, New York Air National Guard, New York Guard and New York Naval Militia. Taluto commanded the 42nd Infantry Division (United States) in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2004 to 2006. He attained the rank of major general, and was a recipient of the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, and Bronze Star Medal.