Charles D. Luckey
Charles Dana Luckey (born 1955) is a retired lieutenant general in the United States Army, who retired while serving as the commanding general of the United States Army Reserve Command (since 2016).[1] He is a graduate of University of Virginia and was commissioned in 1977.[2] In July 2020, Jody J. Daniels was confirmed to succeed Luckey as Chief of Army Reserve.[3]
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| Nickname(s) | "Chip" |
| Born | 1955 (age 65–66) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1977–2020 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | United States Army Reserve Command 78th Infantry Division 81st Regional Readiness Group |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War Iraq War |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia (B.A.) University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D.) |
Military career
Luckey is a 1973 graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy who was commissioned as an Infantry Officer in the Regular Army after graduating as a Distinguished Military Graduate from the University of Virginia in 1977. Luckey began his military career leading Soldiers in both mechanized and Special Forces units until separating from active duty in 1982 to attend law school. In 1985, Luckey returned to active duty and served with the 82d Airborne, Ft. Bragg, NC. In 1991, Luckey transferred to the Army Reserve and subsequently commanded units at the battalion, brigade, and group level, culminating with his assignment as the Commanding General of the 78th Division (TS).
Luckey was recalled to active duty in 2008 and selected to serve as the Chief, Office of Security Cooperation in Baghdad, Iraq. Prior to his current assignment, Luckey served as the Chief of Staff, North American Aerospace Defense Command and Northern Command and on the Joint Staff as Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for Reserve Matters. [2]
Lieutenant General Charles D. Luckey assumed duty as the Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General, United States Army Reserve Command on 30 June 2016 and relinquished command on 2 July 2020. In July 2020, Jody J. Daniels was confirmed to succeed Luckey as Chief of Army Reserve.
Personal life
After retiring from the military, Luckey re-joined Winston-Salem's Blanco Tackabery & Matamoros P.A. as a litigation partner. He is married and his wife is named Julie.[4]
References
- Cox, Matthew. "Senate Confirms New Head of Army Reserve". Military.com.
- "Lieutenant General Charles D. Luckey > U.S. Army Reserve > Article View". www.usar.army.mil.
- "PN1760 — Maj. Gen. Jody J. Daniels — Army". www.congress.gov.
- "LTG Charles D. Luckey retiring after over 43 years of service". Washington Headquarters Services. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
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| Preceded by Jeffrey W. Talley |
Commanding General United States Army Reserve June, 30 2016 - July, 2 2020 |
Succeeded by Jody J. Daniels |