Two weeks ago, Colonel
Richard Clarke, exchanged an eagle for a star, as he was formally promoted to
the rank of Brigadier-General. Commissioned
in the infantry upon graduation from West Point, General Clarke has connections to Georgia and
Savannah, arriving here in 2004, to command Hunter's 1/75th Rangers,
then moving over to Fort Benning in Columbus to take command of the entire 75th
Ranger Regiment. Follow-on assignments
included the Joint Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, and his current
position as Deputy Commanding General of the 10th Mountain Division
at Fort Drum in New York.
A graduate of the National
War College, Rich Clarke has amassed a truly distinguished Army career, with many
more accomplishments and well-deserved promotions yet ahead for this stellar
leader. He's a terrific reminder, both
of how sought-after commands in Savannah, Hinesville, Beaufort and King's Bay
are, and how well so many of these officers do beyond their tours, within our
great, military-supportive region. Our congratulations to Savannah-alum,
Brigadier-General Rich Clarke, and sincere thanks for his more than two-decades
of service in defense of our nation.
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