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Henry Hugh Shelton (born January 2, 1942) is a retired American career military officer of the United States Army. He served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1997 to 2001.
Early life, family and education
Born in Tarboro, North Carolina, Shelton was raised just outside the small town of Speed, North Carolina. North Carolina Highway 122, which runs through Speed to Hobgood, North Carolina (right past the homestead he was raised on), was later named "General Henry Hugh Shelton Hwy" in his honor. Shelton attended North Carolina State University Shelton married Carolyn L. Johnson in 1963 and have three sons together.
Military service
Shelton served two tours of duty in Vietnam During the events of September 11, 2001, Shelton was on a plane traveling to a NATO meeting in Europe, but turned back and returned to Washington. He also holds directorships at Anheuser Busch, Anteon International and Protective Products of America (PPA.TO).
Shelton also served as an advisor to Senator url= General Unease With Wesley Clark|first=William|last= Arkin|newspaper=date=2003-12-07|accessdate=27 October 2011iefs of Staff to endorse Senator Clinton, the first being General John Shalikashvili. An excerpt tells the story of a high-ranking Clinton Cabinet member proposing that General Shelton intentionally allow an American pilot to be killed by the Iraqis to have an excuse to retaliate and go to war. a time during the Clinton administration when a close Clinton aide lost possession of the "biscuit" (top secret presidential nuclear launch authorization codes); details of a contentious Camp David meeting among President George W. Bush and his National Security Council immediately after 9/11, where internal battle lines were drawn. His book also says there were multiple attempts to kill Osama bin Laden that were shot down by Madeleine Albright.
On August 27, 2010, a statue of General Shelton was unveiled and dedicated at the Airborne Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville, NC. The statue was commissioned and donated by H. Ross Perot.
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Henry Shelton active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
CoVant Technologies II LLC
CoVant Technologies II LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as an investment vehicle | Director/Board Member | - |
The General H. Hugh Shelton Leadership Center | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2001 |
Point Blank Enterprises, Inc.
Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Engages in development, manufacturing and distribution of high-performance, protective solutions for U.S. Military and Department of Defense | Director/Board Member | - |
LGS Innovations LLC
LGS Innovations LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides communications and networking technology to the U.S. Federal Government | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Henry Shelton
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| L3 TECHNOLOGIES INC | Director/Board Member | 14/05/2019 |
Ceramic Protection Corp.
Ceramic Protection Corp. Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing Manufactures ceramic armor products and wear management materials | Director/Board Member | 04/08/2008 |
Protective Products of America, Inc.
Protective Products of America, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures and distributes products in ballistics protection | Chairman | - |
Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC
Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces beers and operates breweries | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2007 |
| CACI INTERNATIONAL INC | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2007 |
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Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC
Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces beers and operates breweries | Consumer Non-Durables |
CACI International, Inc.
CACI International, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries provides automation tools development, cybersecurity and system engineering, IT and proprietary data services for government industry | Technology Services |
L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.
L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures secure communications systems and specialized communications products | Electronic Technology |
Red Hat, Inc.
Red Hat, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops AI inference built for enterprise workloads | Technology Services |
Anteon International Corp.
Anteon International Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides systems integration services | Technology Services |
Ceramic Protection Corp.
Ceramic Protection Corp. Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing Manufactures ceramic armor products and wear management materials | Producer Manufacturing |
Biosignia, Inc.
Biosignia, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and provides risk assessment technologies for the employer wellness, population health management and life insurance underwriting markets | Technology Services |
Auburn University
Auburn University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The O'Gara Group, Inc.
The O'Gara Group, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Provides security products and training solutions | Electronic Technology |
Robbins-Gioia LLC
Robbins-Gioia LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management consulting services | Commercial Services |
Professional Project Services, Inc.
Professional Project Services, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides technical and engineering services | Industrial Services |
The National War College
The National War College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
United States Joint Chiefs of Staff
United States Joint Chiefs of Staff SovereignGovernment Provides milatary services | Government |
The United States Army (District of Columbia)
The United States Army (District of Columbia) SovereignGovernment Engages in army operations | Government |
US Special Operations Command
US Special Operations Command SovereignGovernment Engages in the global war services | Government |
L3 Technologies, Inc.
L3 Technologies, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures and supplies communication & electronic systems for military and commercial platforms | Electronic Technology |
LGS Innovations LLC
LGS Innovations LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides communications and networking technology to the U.S. Federal Government | Communications |
A-T Solutions, Inc.
A-T Solutions, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides operational support, training, and technology | Commercial Services |
CoVant Management, Inc.
CoVant Management, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides investment strategies and support | Commercial Services |
M.I.C. Industries, Inc.
M.I.C. Industries, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures machinery that produces durable steel buildings | Producer Manufacturing |
Protective Products of America, Inc.
Protective Products of America, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures and distributes products in ballistics protection | Electronic Technology |
CoVant Technologies II LLC
CoVant Technologies II LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as an investment vehicle | Finance |
Point Blank Enterprises, Inc.
Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Engages in development, manufacturing and distribution of high-performance, protective solutions for U.S. Military and Department of Defense | Electronic Technology |
The General H. Hugh Shelton Leadership Center |
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