George W. Casey Jr.

George William Casey Jr.
Official portrait, 2007
Born (1948-07-22) 22 July 1948
Sendai, Japan
AllegianceUnited States
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
Alma materGeorgetown University
University of Denver
RelationsGeorge W. Casey Sr.

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