Mr. President, thank you for the Trump defense buildup. Jack grew up in a housing project on the Lower East Side of Manhattan and became the first member of his family to attend college. Thank you very much. hb```e``````P #0p4 B1C# P8{qZ |FN No question about it. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. MILITARY AIDE: General Jack Keane is one of our nations most distinguished military leaders. He was born and raised in Manhattan, New York. In doing so, he delivered over 400 speeches in four years, communicating critical Department of Defense and Army messages. endstream endobj 14 0 obj <>stream In order to analyze military and political developments in any given area, researchers must wholly understand the systems of enemy and friendly forces. General, United States Army ( Ret.) As a Ranger paratrooper in the Vietnam War, Keane . Brother of Grace Albertie (Keane); Marion ( Mickey) Keane; William Keane; Edward Keane; Edna (Dolly) Keane and 5 others; Private User; Thomas Keane; Richard Andrew Keane, Sr.; Harold Keane and James Keane less. He later attended and graduated from the Command and General Staff College and the Army War College. Thank you. The first was the Vietnam War: an infantry paratrooper in close combat with my soldiers, where death was always a silent companion. They raised Daniel and their late son Matthew with extraordinary love and care. He has one brother, Ronald. I love you. General Keane is also the recipient of three honorary Doctorate Degrees, a member of the Fordham Army ROTC Hall of Fame and has been named the USO Man of the Year. ISWs research methodology relies on both primary and secondary sources, enabling its researchers to develop the comprehensive understanding of the situation on the ground. The Combat Infantry Badge and the Master Parachutist Badge were awarded to him. Frequently asked questions about our work in Ukraine. ISW was founded on the principle that a healthy democracy requires civilian leaders who are well versed in military affairs. His units deployed to Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia, and Kosovo. He received a masters degree in nuclear effects engineering from North Carolina State University in 1986 and a second masters degree, in national security and strategic studies, from the Naval War College in 1990. General Keane is president of GSI Consulting and serves as chairman of the Institute for the Study of War, and a former and recent member of the Secretary of Defense Policy Board. Yyl2C692tNHm;#mF5K$\MeXNYuI$0+\i6FMdujY`Qt6p nRe!m>Ww+f7I`UR ^n"$3m\:2P`* udZH.'v8nmQiQ0*l8T+kzKezwKs}t[86T0 *=~,Nu]b0E&oQ.ToZwd GYrx}0fuMCI=(nP1O9N4(%2}+{E_@Aav!L=5L*~*VWjs2=y# c~;w;4h baADrbbr?R. Jack is learned. Currently, he is a national security analyst, at Fox News, and works as a chairman of the Institute for the Study of War and chairman of AM General. On Friday, Trump named his choices to three key jobs in his new administration: Sen. Jeff Sessions for attorney general, Michael Flynn for national security adviser, and Rep. Mike Pompeo for CIA director. Today, the incoming president is meeting with more potential appointees and advisers. In March of 2020 General Keane was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House. Jack has had one of the greatest milestones in his career in the United States Army and this ended up in him being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on March 10, 2020, by President Donald Trump. In September 2011, General Odierno was named the Armys chief of staff, the services top general. His father was an Army sergeant during World War II. General William DePew, who helped rebuild the American military after Vietnam, wrote that Jack was the best brigade commander that hes ever had. He was a former director of defense company General Dynamics and served as a strategic advisor for Academi. The 1st Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, 101st Airborne Division, and XVIII Airborne Corps are among his commanders. Jack is a New Yorker. Currently, he works as a Fox News senior strategic analyst as well as the head of the Institute for the Study of War and AM General. In 2006, Jack helped engineer the Surge that stabilized the deteriorating situation in Iraq and allowed Iraqis to finally take charge of their own future. Drew Angerer/Getty Images Retired four-star Army general Jack Keane is a Fox News senior strategic analyst and a retired general who served as U.S. Army vice chief of staff. They must also understand the population demographics, physical terrain, politics,and history of that area. Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. But military historians debate the strategys long-term effectiveness. And thank you. My motivation is pretty simple: Do whatever I can, even in a small way, to keep America and the American people safe. Building upon the success of the Iraq Project, ISW launched the Afghanistan Project in April 2009 in response to growing demand to better understand the war in Afghanistan. He currently works as a Fox News senior strategic analyst as well as the head of the Institute for the Study of War and AM General. I have two great loves in my life: Terry Doyle, who the President mentioned, my love since we were 18. Jack Keane is a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, former Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army, and retired four-star general. He is widely known as the former Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army and Presidential Medal of Freedom (Trump, 2020) recipient. John M. "Jack" Keane (born February 1, 1943) is a retired four-star general and former Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army, and a defense analyst currently serving as chairman of the board for the Institute for the Study of War. Geni requires JavaScript! General Keanes numerous military service medals and citations include two Defense and two Army Distinguished Service Medals, five Legions of Merit, the Silver Star, Bronze Star, three Vietnam Service medals, Combat Infantryman Badge, Master Parachutist Badge and Ranger Tab, to list a few. He also served as the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the United States Atlantic Command prior to becoming the Armys Vice Chief of Staff, and was featured in Tom Clancys book Airborne. I lived that life among heroes who inspired me, and Im still in awe of them today. 2 general in Iraq, as the plans operational chief. Chris Christie; Rudy Giuliani; BET founder Robert Johnson; and investment firm executive David McCormick. He was a former director of defense company General Dynamics and served as a strategic advisor for Academi. John M. "Jack" Keane (born 1943) is a retired four-star general and former Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army, and a defense analyst currently serving as Chairman of the Board for the Institute for the Study of War . This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. We were so strengthened it so strengthened our values and also our character. The second event was 9/11 the Pentagon. Contact General Jack Keane to book him for media appearances and public speaking. God bless America. Rhetoric Reassures U.S. He was a four-star Army General, served as acting Chief of Staff of the Army and continued to serve as an advisor after. (Laughter.). His father served during World War Two as a Marine in the Pacific theater. General Keane is the recipient of an honorary PhD in Law from Fordham University and an honorary PhD in Public Service from Eastern Kentucky University. Was in his office on September 11, 2001, when terrorists struck the Pentagon. He was 67. He is a national security analyst, primarily on Fox News, and serves as chairman of the Institute for the Study of War and as chairman of AM General . We are committed to improving the nations ability to execute military operations and respond to emerging threats in order to achieve U.S. strategic objectives. During his four years in this job as Chief Operating Officer of the United States Army, he managed operations of more than 1.5 million soldiers and civilians in over 120 countries and an annual budget in excess of $110 billion dollars. He is 79 years old as of March 2022. Currently, Jack Keane serves for the Study of War as a chairman of the Institute and at Fox News Channel is a national security analyst and chairman of AM General. The in-depth analysis The Cipher Brief provides, on all issues affecting our national security, written by some of the most senior and knowledgeable public and private sector experts, is truly unique and invaluable. You don't have to wear a uniform to serve the nation. and Patriotism without politics. are trademarked by Spirit of America. A true General's General!". The list includes: conservative writer John Gray; Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach; investor (and rumored Commerce candidate) Wilbur Ross; Gov. After saying no to the Defense job, Keane says that Trump asked him who else would be a good fit for the post, he says, and he named retired Marine Corps Gen. Mattis and former CIA Director Petraeus as candidates to lead the Defense Department and in light of recent reports that portrayed Mattis and Keane as Trump's top choices, Mattis would now seem to be the top pick. Retired four-star Army Gen. Jack Keane was seen visiting Trump Tower earlier this week; he tells NPR that he declined an offer to become Defense Secretary. WASHINGTON -- A former four-star general who served as the Army's vice chief of staff was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony Tuesday at the White House. General Keane is currently senior advisor to Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts and Co. and advisor to Chairman and CEO, URS Corporation. Son of William Keane and Maude Keane He is the Chairman of the Institute for the Study of War, a member of the prestigious Secretary of the Defense Policy Board, advising four defense secretaries, as well as a member of the 2022 Congressional Commission on the National Defense Strategy. In the years since, Jack has continued to offer his sage counsel to military and policy leaders, and to visit our troops on the frontiers. ISW respects the benefits provided by the active participation of civilian leaders in the formation and development of military affairs policy, including congressional oversight, and believes that an enhanced understanding of military affairs among civilian leaders results in significantly better policy. Congratulations again to you and your family. General Keane is also a Trustee Fellow of Fordham University, and an advisor to the George C. Marshall Foundation. His rigor, discipline, creativity, toughness they all achieved tremendous results. 24 0 obj <>stream Keane dismissed the [] More, Security in Afghanistan is worsening, and the trend has been downward for over a year. As a platoon leader and later company commander, Jack fought through fierce and bloody combat. Thank you all. He visited the wounded in hospitals and attended scores of funerals for the fallen patriots slain in the attack. I would now like to ask the Military Aide to come forward and present General Jack Keane with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He has a sibling named Ronald. Husband of Elizabeth "Betty" Keane A true General's General! The Cipher Brief is far from just another website pontificating about the subjects of the day without any credibility. General Keane graduated from Fordham University with a Bachelor of Science degree and received a Master of Arts degree from Western Kentucky University. In addition, ISW has used its unique access to military commanders to launch a Best Practices in Counterinsurgency series that aims to capture the most important lessons from todays wars in order to speed the way in which these lessons are applied the formulation of new military strategy. He retired from the Army in August 2015. Angela is an American Republican political commentator, best-selling author, and CEO of Political Strategies & Insights (PSI), a government affairs, political strategy, public relations, and advocacy consulting firm based in Oxford, Mississippi, and Washington, D.C. Jack grew up in a housing project on the Lower East Side of Manhattan and became the first member of his family to attend college. This is historical material frozen in time. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) is a 501(c)(3) organization and produces strictly non-partisan, non-ideological, fact- based research. General Keane was in the Pentagon on 9/11 and provided oversight and support for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. endstream endobj 11 0 obj <> endobj 12 0 obj <> endobj 13 0 obj <>stream %PDF-1.6 % General Keane, a four-star general, completed 37 years of public service in December 2003, culminating in his appointment as acting Chief of Staff and Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. Thank you very much. During that time, he reshaped the way many soldiers were trained and deployed, with some conventional units placed under Special Operations commanders and others assigned to regions of the world viewed as emerging security risks, like Africa. Through the American Enterprise Institute in January 2007, Keane and scholar Frederick W. Kagan produced a policy paper titled Choosing Victory: A Plan for Success in Iraq, which advocated for bringing security to Iraq by deploying 30,000 additional American troops for at least 18 months. Gen. Keane was against renaming the bases for basically the same reason President Trump is, because all of those bases have a long and distinguished history in our country by helping us win two World Wars and training our best for a century. (Applause.) Gen. Raymond T. Odierno Dies at 67; Oversaw Iraq Surge, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/09/obituaries/gen-raymond-odierno-dead.html. ISWs research agenda is determined by the ISW President in consultation with the Research Manager. htXv+z H0.5<'>#d!gD'`n dVu|:H ]{VA~~}Xv'"?E\,YEB#>8q?+lAmPQ{U^Ov~^[U2qXd1(e >) Trump's other visitors Saturday included Mitt Romney who is rumored to be in the running for secretary of state and two possible candidates to lead the Department of Education: former Washington, D.C., schools chief Michelle Rhee and former Michigan GOP chairwoman Betsy DeVos. And you can hear it in my voice. Congratulations to The Cipher Brief for actively promoting a national conversation through conferences, analysis, and webinars at the highest level on our countrys national security, intelligence capabilities, and challenges in confronting adversaries and competitors alike. ISW has built a reputation for its accuracy and ability to translate complex military concepts and specialized information into formats accessible to a more general audience. Theresa Keane "Terry" Of McLean, VA passed away on June 30, 2016 after a courageous 14 year struggle with Parkinson''s Disease. General Odierno also served as the Army chief of staff, the services senior officer, from 2011 to 2015. The couple were married for 51 years and raised two sons. His vehicle was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade on Aug. 21, 2004, and he lost his left arm. Phil earns an estimated salary of between $ 24,292 and $ 72,507. He returned with deep skepticism that the military strategy at the time would contain Iraqs guerrilla insurgency and the escalating sectarian killings between Iraq Sunni and Shiite Muslims. General Keane also serves as a member of the Department of Defense Policy Board. ), the Chairman of ISWs board, also played a central role in developing the intellectual foundation for this change of strategy in Iraq, and supported the formation of the Institute in 2007. And my other son Matthew, he was a special angel who is with the angels in heaven today. He proved himself to be one of our most effective combat officers in the years after 9/11, Mr. Powell said in a statement Saturday night. President George W. Bush, influenced in part by this study, ordered the deployment of 21,500 extra troops to Iraq on January 10, 2007, the majority of whom would be stationed in Baghdad. General Odierno cut an intimidating figure, at 6 feet 5 inches and 250 pounds with a shaved head, but he was outgoing and popular with his troops. Jack Keane is a visionary, a brilliant strategist, and an American hero. Gen Jack Keane Fox News Jack is a regular contributor to Fox News Channel, and is involved in a variety of businesses, think tanks,s, and charitable activities. His death was confirmed by a spokesperson for the family, who said in a statement issued by the Army on Saturday that the cause was cancer and was not related to the coronavirus. In pursuit of this principle, ISW conducts detailed, open-source intelligence analysis to provide the most accurate information on current conflicts and security threats. General Keane, a four-star general, completed over 37 years of public service in December 2003, culminating in his appointment as acting Chief of Staff and Vice Chief of Staff of the US Army. Most pressing among them is the ongoing campaign to recapture Mosul, Iraqs second-largest [] More, With the resignation of National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, there have been questions about the security implications of his conversations with the Russian Ambassador to [] More, Late Thursday, President-elect Donald Trump announced that he would appoint retired Marine General James Mattis nicknamed Mad Dog as Secretary of Defense. Gen. Raymond T. Odierno speaking at the ceremony in which he took over command of U.S. and allied forces in Iraq in 2008. Life and career Keane was born in 1943 in Manhattan, New York, the son of Elizabeth (Davis) and John Keane. Since its formation in 2007, the ISW Iraq Project has remained the premier source for unbiased analysis on the changing political and security dynamics affecting progress in Iraq. General Keane is married to the former Theresa W. Doyle. 2023 Copyright | The Cipher Brief All rights reserved. His son, Anthony Odierno, a West Point graduate like his father, served as an infantry platoon leader with the First Cavalry Division in Baghdad. During a live-fire exercise in 1991, Keane saved David Petraeus life. Thank you very much. (Applause.). He has been elected to the Board of Directors of Metlife, General Dynamics and Allied Barton Security. And for his exceptional valor, Jack was awarded the Silver Star. Further details were not immediately available. This new research program will study the national security threats emerging from the Arabian Gulf and wider Arab World, identify ways the United States and Gulf States can check Irans growing influence and contain the threat posed by its nuclear ambitions, explain the shifting balance of power within the Middle East, and assess responses the United States and Arab states take to address these changes as they emerge. These awards include two Defense Distinguished Service Medals, two Army Distinguished Service Medals, the Silver Star, five Legion of Merits, the Bronze Star Medal, three Meritorious Service Medals, one Army Commendation Medal, the Joint Chiefs Service Badge, the Humanitarian Service Medal, Ranger Tab, Combat Infantryman Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, and Air Assault Badge. Instagram, General Jack Keane Awarded Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Award, Trump Policy Change Increases Efficiency of Fight, Trumps Tough U.N. With all honesty, I wouldnt be standing here without their love and their devotion. His military education includes the Infantry Officers Basic and Advanced Courses, the United States Army Command and General Staff College, and the United States Army War College. Keane is a co-founder and director of IP3 International, (IP3), a nuclear energy consulting firm. ISW is a non-partisan, non-profit, public policy research organization. President-elect Donald Trump asked him to serve as secretary of defense, retired four-star Army Gen. Jack Keane tells NPR's Rachel Martin but Keane declined the offer, citing personal. In pursuit of this principle, ISW conducts detailed open source intelligence analysis to provide the most accurate information on current military operations. The experience crystallized for me the critical importance of our soldiers to be properly prepared with necessary skill and the appropriate amount of will to succeed in combat. General Keane, a four-star general, retired after 37 years of service which culminated in his appointment as acting Chief of Staff and Vice Chief of Staff of the US Army. Im proud of you, Dan. Facebook %%EOF Retired Gen. Jack Keane warns that the current Ukraine situation between Russia and NATO resembles the worst of the Cold War. Gen. Jack Keane told Fox News Sunday that the killing of Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul by a US airstrike earlier this month shows it's become a safe haven for terrorists. ISWs research is made available to the general public, practitioners, policy makers, and members of the media by any suitable means, including oral or written presentations, provided that the communications are not limited to or directed toward those interested in only one side of a particular issue. John M. "Jack" Keane (born February 1, 1943) is a retired American four-star general, a former Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army, and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He was very exceptional at all levels. Russian officials have said they are not planning to invade Ukraine but will no longer "tolerate" NATO's eastward expansion and "gradual invasion" into the country. His civilian awards include the Association of the United States Army 2001 Man of the Year award and the Fordham University Distinguished Alumni Award, the USO 2002 Man of the Year award. In 2018, General Keane was the first military leader to be honored with the Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Award and in 2020, he was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Trump at the White House. General Keane is a foreign policy and national security expert who provides nationwide analysis and commentary in speeches, articles, congressional testimonies, and through several hundred television and radio interviews annually. I could not have imagined that I would stay so involved in national security and foreign policy. After U.S. Special Operations forces dragged the disheveled and heavily bearded Iraqi dictator from an underground hide-out on a sheep farm north of Baghdad, the general uttered one of the wars most notable comments. General Keanes Army awards and decorations include two Defense Distinguished Service Medals, two Army Distinguished Service Medals, the Silver Star, five Legions of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, the Ranger Tab, the Combat Infantrymans Badge, the Master Parachutist Badge, and the Air Assault Badge. My son Daniel is here. As a member of the Defense Policy Board Advisory Committee, he provided advice on the conduct of the US occupation of Iraq. endstream endobj startxref He volunteered to serve in Vietnam and joined the legendary 101st Airborne Division. YouTube My sergeants, my fellow officers, and my mentors shaped me significantly, and several times they saved me from myself. He is an advisor to the Spirit of America, a 501 (c) (3) organization. But Vice President Dick Cheney and the national security adviser, Stephen J. Hadley, backed it, as did Gen. Jack Keane, a former Army vice chief of staff who had the ear of influential White House . In 2003, he was offered the position of Army Chief of Staff, but in a profound act of devotion, he turned down the position and left the Army, after nearly 38 years, to care for his wife Terry, who had developed Parkinsons disease. Leading up to this project launch, ISW began tracking the conflict in Libya in March 2011, publishing daily and weekly Libya updates and an in-depth look at the first six months of that conflict called the Libyan Revolution. (Applause.). In 2010 alone, ISW analysts and fellows spent more than forty weeks deployed to theater. He is chairman of the Institute for the. About General Jack Keane. General Keane, a four-star general, completed 37 years of public service in December 2003, culminating in his appointment as acting Chief of Staff and Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army.. Raymond T. Odierno, a four-star Army general who was an influential architect of the surge of American forces during the Iraq war that helped quell sectarian killings and increase stability in the country, died on Friday. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, General Retired. President-elect Donald Trump asked him to serve as secretary of defense, retired four-star Army Gen. Jack Keane tells NPR's Rachel Martin but Keane declined the offer, citing personal reasons. The analysis may conclude that legislation is appropriate to achieve a particular objective if it contains a sufficiently full and fair exposition of the pertinent facts to enable the public or an individual to form an independent opinion or conclusion. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2020. Father of Gen. Jack Keane and Private Trump named his choices to three key jobs. After Vietnam, Jack and his late wife Terry adopted two wonderful sons. General Keane is married to the former Theresa W. Doyle. The company reportedly "received a $459. hbbd``b` By January 2007, President George W. Bush had approved the troop increase, fired Mr. Rumsfeld, and tapped Gen. David H. Petraeus as the new top commander in Iraq to carry out the new strategy, with General Odierno, the No. Since 2004, General Keane conducted frequent trips to Iraq and Afghanistan for senior defense officials with multiple visits during the surge period in both countries. Life and career Ray Odierno the Big O to his many admirers, and I am among them was a truly extraordinary leader, soldier, and human being, General Petraeus said in an email on Saturday. General Odierno returned to Iraq for a second tour of duty in 2006, this time as the Armys second-ranking general. His father served during World War Two as a Marine in the Pacific theater. In November 2011, ISW added to its Afghanistan and Iraq projects with the broader Middle East Security Project. The United States proudly honors General Jack Keane, whose tireless devotion to our country has defined him as a true American patriot. ISW advances an informed understanding of military affairs through reliable research, trusted analysis, and innovative education. Our Board Members. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, General (R) Jack Keane, her son, and many loving nieces and nephews. 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