Randy Alan George (born November 1, 1964) is a

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who has served as the 38th

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since August 5, 2022. He previously served as the senior military assistant to the

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. Raised in

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, George earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the

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in 1988. He later received a master's degree in economics from the

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and a second master's degree in international security studies from the

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Awards and decorations

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