Joseph J. Taluto | |
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| Born | December 12, 1947 Rochester, New York |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1965-1968 (enlisted) 1968-2010 (officer) |
| Rank |  Major general |
| Unit | New York Army National Guard |
| Commands | Adjutant General, New York 42nd Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
Joseph J. Taluto (born December 12, 1947) is a retired United States Army officer who served as the Adjutant General of New York. As adjutant general, he was the director of the New York State Division of Military & Naval Affairs, and served as overall commander of the New York Army National Guard, New York Air National Guard, New York Guard and New York Naval Militia. Taluto commanded the 42nd Infantry Division (United States) in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2004 to 2006. He attained the rank of major general, and was a recipient of the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, and Bronze Star Medal.