Roger L. Cloutier Jr. (born March 15, 1965) is a retired

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who last served as the Commander of

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. Previously, he served as the Commander of the

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and the Southern European Task Force. Cloutier graduated from the University of San Diego in 1988 with a bachelor's degree in political science and a masters in international relations.

Rumors of capture

In April 2022, unconfirmed sources began circulating that Cloutier had been captured by Russian forces in Mariupol whilst training the

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. NATO stated that this information was false. Following the claims a rebuttal was made as an online post via Cloutier's LinkedIn profile.''Fact Check-NATO chief Cloutier not captured in Ukraine.''
In: Reuters.com, 11 April 2022.

Military Awards

* Defense Distinguished Medal * Defense Superior Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster * Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster * Bronze Star Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters * Defence Meritorious Service Medal * Meritorious Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters * Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device * Army Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters * Army Achievement Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters

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