Russel L. Honoré
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Russel L. Honoré (/ˈɒnəreɪ/ ON-ər-ay; born September 15, 1947)[1][2] is a retired lieutenant general who served as the 33rd commanding general of the U.S. First Army at Fort Gillem, Georgia. He is best known for serving as commander of Joint Task Force Katrina responsible for coordinating military relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina–affected areas across the Gulf Coast and as the 2nd Infantry Division's commander while stationed in South Korea. He served until his retirement from the Army on January 11, 2008.[3] Honoré is sometimes known as "The Ragin' Cajun".[4]
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Russel Honoré | |
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Nickname(s) | "The Ragin' Cajun" |
Born | (1947-09-15) September 15, 1947 (age 76) Lakeland, Louisiana, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1971–2008 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Commands held | First Army 2nd Infantry Division |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (5) |
Website | www.generalhonore.com |
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