Walter E. Piatt | |
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 Walter E. Piatt | |
| Born | September 12, 1961 Homestead, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1979–1983 1987–2024 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | 10th Mountain Division Joint Multinational Training Command United States Army Infantry Center 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | Iraq War War in Afghanistan Operation Inherent Resolve |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (3) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (5) Bronze Star Medal (5) |
| Website | Official webpage |
Walter E. Piatt (born September 12, 1961)[1] is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who was appointed chief executive officer of Wounded Warrior Project on March 18, 2024.[2][3] He last served as the 57th Director of the Army Staff from 2019 to 2024. He enlisted in the army in 1979 and served four years as an infantryman. After graduating from Lock Haven University, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1987. Prior to assuming his current position, Piatt was the Commanding General, 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum.[4] His other assignments as a general officer include serving as the 52nd Chief of Infantry; Deputy Commanding General-Support, 10th Mountain Division; Commander, Joint Multinational Training Command; Deputy Commanding General, United States Army Europe; and director of Operations/director, Rapid Equipment Fielding, Army Rapid Capabilities Office.[5]
- ^ "Lt. Gen. Walter Piatt". www.army.mil.
- ^ "Former Fort Drum commander Piatt named CEO of Wounded Warrior Project". NNY360. 2024-01-13. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ "Walter E. Piatt". Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Fort Drum Public Affairs (March 29, 2019). "Army announces next assignment, promotion for Fort Drum, 10th Mountain Division commander". United States Army. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
- ^ "Deputy Commanding General Maj. Gen. Walter E. Piatt". United States Army Europe. United States Army. Archived from the original on August 7, 2014. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
- Army Public Affairs (January 24, 2017). "General Officer Assignments". United States Army. Retrieved August 11, 2019.