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, rumors began circulating that Cloutier had been captured by Russian forces in Mariupol whilst training the

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rated this information as false, also Reuters. Following the rumors Cloutier made an online post via his 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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* Living people 1965 births Military personnel from Maine Recipients of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal Recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal (US Army) Recipients of the Legion of Merit United States Army generals United States Army personnel of the Iraq War {{US-Army-bio-stub