David Melcher
Lieutenant General (Retired) David Melcher | |
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| Born | May 20, 1954 Allentown, Pennsylvania |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1972–2008 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division Engineer Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division 6th Engineer Battalion, 6th Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | United States Invasion of Panama |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit |
David Frederic Melcher is an American businessman and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General. He is known for his 32 years of U.S. Army Service, and as a prominent figure in the aerospace and defense community as the President and CEO of Fortune 500 Company Exelis from 2011 to 2015, and as the former president and CEO of Aerospace Industries Association from 2015 to 2017.