Adolph McQueen

Armed services career

McQueen first joined the United States Marine Corps, in the enlisted ranks, in 1971. Eleven years later, in 1982, he received a direct commission into the United States Army.

He graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and earned a Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College.

McQueen's military education included: Command and General Staff Officer Course, Associate Logistics Executive Development Course, Adjutant General Officer Branch Qualification Course, Military Police Officer Advanced Course, and the Quartermaster Officer Advanced Course.

Civilian career

McQueen worked in civilian law enforcement for more than 30 years, include an assignment as the Special Agent Supervisor with the Michigan Department of the Attorney General.

First commander, Joint Detention Group, Guantanamo

In 2002, when he was a Colonel, he was the first commander of Joint Detention Group, responsible for Joint Task Force Guantanamo's guard force.

James Yee, the Guantanamo Bay detention camps' first Muslim chaplain, reported to McQueen. In his book For God and country: faith and patriotism under fire, Yee reported an escalating series of problems, including the role McQueen played.

In 2003 BBC News reporters described McQueen personally curtailing their tour of Guantanamo when captives were allowed to see them, and called out to them. The BBC crew was sent home the next day, while other journalists were allowed to stay, and continue reporting.

11th Police Military Brigade

In 2005, 2006, and 2007, following his Guantanamo service, McQueen commanded the 11th Police Military Brigade, in Hanover, Pennsylvania.

200th Military Police Command

As of 2010 he was a Major General, commanding the 200th Military Police Command.

U.S. Army North

In 2012 McQueen was assigned as Deputy Commander of United States Army North. He served in this position until his retirement in September 2013. He received the Distinguished Service Medal at his retirement.

Awards

McQueen's awards include: Army Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster; Defense Superior Service Medal; Legion of Merit; Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal (with four Oak Leaf Clusters); Joint Service Commendation Medal; Army Commendation Medal (with two Oak Leaf Clusters); Army Achievement Medal (with one Oak Leaf Cluster); and Army Staff Identification Badge.