Name Alfred Valenzuela | ||
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Education St. Mary's University, Texas | ||
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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.
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- Boys girls clubs alumni stories major general alfred valenzuela
- Awards and decorations
- Civilian career
- Personal life
- Philanthropy and civic engagement
- References
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).
Civilian career
He is a Senior Consultant for the Center of Terrorism Law at St. Mary's University School of Law.
He wrote the book No Greater Love: The Lives & Times of Hispanic Soldiers with Jason Lemons.
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.