Biography
A retired United States Army general and public official. He served as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from September 6, 2011, until his resignation on November 9, 2012. Prior to his assuming the directorship of the CIA, Petraeus served 37 years in the United States Army. His last assignments in the Army were as commander of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and commander, U.S. Forces – Afghanistan (USFOR-A) from July 4, 2010, to July 18, 2011. His other four-star assignments include serving as the 10th commander, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) from October 13, 2008, to June 30, 2010, and as commanding general, Multi-National Force – Iraq (MNF-I) from February 10, 2007, to September 16, 2008. As commander of MNF-I, Petraeus oversaw all coalition forces in Iraq.
Awards & recognition
- Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany · 2012
- Gold Cross of Merit of the Carabinieri · 2011
- Irving Kristol Award · 2010
- James Madison Medal · 2010
- Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia · 2009
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- State Defence Cross of the Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic · 2009
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
- Armed Forces Service Medal
- Bronze Star Medal
- Combat Action Badge
- Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
- Commendation Medal
- Defense Distinguished Service Medal
- Defense Meritorious Service Medal
- Defense Superior Service Medal
- Distinguished Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Gwiazda Iraku
- Humanitarian Service Medal
- Iraq Campaign Medal
- Joint Meritorious Unit Award
- Legion of Honour
- Legion of Merit
- Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
- National Defense Service Medal
- Order of Australia
- Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
- Valorous Unit Award
