Patrick J. Donahoe
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Born | Edison, New Jersey |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1989–2023 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | United States Army Maneuver Center of Excellence/Fort Benning 4th Cavalry Brigade 1st Battalion,67th Armored Regiment,4th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit(3) Bronze Star Medal |
Alma mater | Villanova University(BA) United States Naval War College Harvard Kennedy School(MSS)[1] |
Spouse(s) | Theresa Donahoe[2][3] |
Children | 3[2][3] |
Patrick J. Donahoeis a retiredUnited States Armymajor generalwho last served as the Commanding General of theUnited States Army Maneuver Center of ExcellenceandFort Benningfrom July 17, 2020 to July 14, 2022. As the MCoE commander, Donahoe was responsible for the command and administration of the Army's branch specialty academies. He previously served as deputy commanding general for operations of theEighth United States Army. Donahoe initiated his retirement upon an investigation into alleged misconduct focused on his social media use. Donahoe had publicly disagreed withFox NewshostTucker Carlsonwho had said that the DOD was "feminizing" the military through uniform policy changes for women.[4]
References
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- ^ab"Club of Greater Philadelphia VIRTUAL VAULT SPEAKER SERIES - Featuring Major General Patrick J. Donahoe '89 CLASS".Archived fromthe originalon 2021-06-02.Retrieved2021-06-02.
- ^Winkie, Davis (September 19, 2022)."Ex-Fort Benning commander's retirement halted over tweets".Army Times.RetrievedOctober 5,2022.