Charles A. Flynn | |
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Born | c. 1963 (age 60–61) Middletown, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1985–2024 |
Rank | General |
Commands | United States Army Pacific 25th Infantry Division 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment |
Battles / wars | Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal (5) Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia |
Relations | LTG Michael T. Flynn (brother)[1] |
Charles A. Flynn (born c. 1963) is a retired United States Army general who last served as the commanding general of United States Army Pacific from 2021 to 2024.[2] He previously served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans and Training (G3/5/7) of the Army Staff from 2019 to 2021.[3] He is the younger brother of Lieutenant General Michael T. Flynn, Donald Trump's first National Security Advisor.[1]