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COMMANDER // b. 1946

George W. Bush

first lieutenantUnited StatesUnited States6 battles3 wars

Lifespan

1946 – c. 2012

1950196019701980199020002010Afghanistan War · 2001–2021 major U.S. war periodIraq War · 2003–2011 major U.S. combat/occupation periodWar on Terrorism · 2001-2021Operation Enduring Freedom — October 7, 2001 · In Afghanistan · Afghanistan WarUnited States invasion of Afghanistan — January 1, 2001 · Northern Alliance · Afghanistan War2003 invasion of Iraq — March 20, 2003 · United States · Iraq WarBaghdad Drive — Apr 2003 · United States · Iraq WarIraq War — March 20, 2003 · Coalition of the willing · War on TerrorismOperation Juniper Shield — February 6, 2007 · Algeria · War on Terrorism

Active service 2001–2007 — 6 battles across 3 wars; first command at age 55.

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Battles (6)

Last verified June 2026
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