Adolph McQueen Jr. is a retired

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officer who ultimately attained the rank of

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Military career

McQueen first enlisted in the

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, in 1971. Eleven years later, in 1982, he received a direct commission into the United States Army. He graduated from

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with a bachelor's degree in

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and earned a master's degree in Strategic Studies from the

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. McQueen's military education included: Command and General Staff Officer Course, Associate Logistics Executive Development Course,

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Officer Branch Qualification Course,

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Officer Advanced Course, and the Quartermaster Officer Advanced Course.

First commander, Joint Detention Group, Guantanamo

In 2002, when he was a

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, he was the first commander of

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, responsible for

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's guard force.

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, the

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s' first Muslim chaplain, reported to McQueen. In his book '' For God and country: faith and patriotism under fire'', Yee reported an escalating series of problems, including the role McQueen played. In 2003 ''

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'' reporters described McQueen personally curtailing their tour of Guantanamo when captives were allowed to see them, and called out to them. The ''BBC'' crew was sent home the next day, while other journalists were allowed to stay, and continue reporting.

11th Military Police Brigade

Following his service at Guantanamo Bay, McQueen commanded the 11th Military Police Brigade in

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from 2005 to 2007.

200th Military Police Command

By 2010, McQueen was a

in command of the

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based out of

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U.S. Army North

In 2012, McQueen was assigned as the Deputy Commander of

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. He served in this position until his retirement in September 2013. He received the

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at his retirement ceremony.Kimberly Green, Army North Public Affairs Office
Army North deputy CG closes out illustrious career
September 24, 2013

Awards

McQueen's military awards include:

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with oak leaf cluster;

Defense Superior Service Medal The Defense Superior Service Medal (DSSM) is a military decoration of the United States Department of Defense, which is presented to United States Armed Forces service members who perform superior meritorious service in a position of significant ...

;

Legion of Merit The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The decoration is issued to members of the eight ...

;

Defense Meritorious Service Medal The Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM) is an award bestowed upon members of the United States military by the United States Department of Defense. In the order of precedence of the United States Armed Forces, it is worn between the Purpl ...

;

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(with four Oak Leaf Clusters);

Joint Service Commendation Medal The Commendation Medal is a mid-level United States military decoration presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. Each branch of the United States Armed Forces issues its own version of the Commendation Medal, with a fift ...

;

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(with two Oak Leaf Clusters);

Army Achievement Medal The Achievement Medal is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces. The Achievement Medal was first proposed as a means to recognize outstanding achievement or meritorious service of military personnel who were not eligible to rece ...

(with one Oak Leaf Cluster); and

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Civilian career

McQueen worked in civilian law enforcement for more than 30 years, to include an assignment as the Special Agent Supervisor with the Michigan Department of the Attorney General.

References

External links

*United States Army North
Biography, Major General Adolph McQueen
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