Alfred Valenzuela

MG Alfred A. Valenzuela is a retired United States Army major general who commanded United States Army South (USARSO) at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. He frequently discusses how he overcame his childhood as a gang member.

Alfred A. Valenzuela
Maj. Gen. Alfred A. Valenzuela
Born1948
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Service/branchUnited States Army
Rank
Major General
Commands heldUnited States Army South
Spouse(s)Esther Valenzuela
Relations2 children

Awards and decorations

His decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Army Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (with three Oak Leaf Clusters), Soldier's Medal, Bronze Star with "V" device, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (with two Oak Leaf Clusters), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal and the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (3rd award).[1]

Civilian career

He is a Senior Consultant for the Center of Terrorism Law at St. Mary's University School of Law.[2]

He wrote the book No Greater Love: The Lives & Times of Hispanic Soldiers with Jason Lemons.[3]

Personal life

Valenzuela is married to Esther Valenzuela and they have two children.

Philanthropy and civic engagement

He is currently serving as a commissioner for The World War One Centennial Commission.[4]

See also

References
  1. St. Mary's University bio
  2. "Consultants". St. Mary's School of Law.
  3. Valenzuela, Freddie, and Jason Lemons. No Greater Love: The Lives and Times of Hispanic Soldiers. Austin, TX: Ovation Books, 2008. ISBN 9780979027581
  4. "The World War One Centennial Commission". Archived from the original on 2014-10-29.
Preceded by
Unknown		 Commander U.S. Army South
2000-2003		 Succeeded by
LTG John D. Gardner
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