Gary Brito
Gary M. Brito (born 1963 or 1964) is a United States Army lieutenant general who serves as Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 of the United States Army since July 2020.[2] He was also the first African-American to command Fort Benning.[3] Born and raised in Hyannis, Massachusetts, he was commissioned in 1987 from ROTC at the Pennsylvania State University.[1][4][5]
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| Born | 1963 or 1964 (age 57–58)[1] Hyannis, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1987–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Fort Benning Fort Polk 120th Infantry Brigade 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (6) Bronze Star Medal (2) |
Brito earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Studies from the Pennsylvania State University. He later received a master's degree in Human Resource Management from Troy State University and another master's degree in Joint Strategy and Campaign Planning from the Joint Advanced Warfighting School.[4]
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- "Ft. Benning's commanding general to be promoted to rank of lieutenant general". www.wtvm.com.
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- "LTG Gary Brito Biography". www.army.mil.
- "Lieutenant General Gary M. Brito - General Officer Management Office".
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