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Mariemont High School Distinguished Alumnus Jeffrey W. Foley is a retired (2010) Brigadier General for the U.S. Army, having served as the 34th Chief of Signal and Commanding General, U.S. Army Signal Center.  He  is currently Vice President of Military Affairs for Georgia Regents University and Medical Center.  Mr. Foley has served on numerous boards and is a sought-after public speaker specializing in leadership and team-building.

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Mr. Foley graduated from Mariemont High School in 1974 where he earned varsity letters in football, basketball and baseball.  He went on to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point where he played baseball and graduated with a BS degree.  Mr. Foley also holds Masters degrees in Computer Systems (U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology) and National and Strategic Studies (National War College).

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While in the Army, Foley held numerous leadership positions.   As a tactical signal officer (including Chief of the Army Signal Corps), he designed, engineered, planned, operated, and managed communications networks and information technology capabilities for military units throughout the world.  He served twice in the Pentagon and has been instrumental in the development of some of the largest and most complex communications and information networks in the world, including those for high profile military operations such as Desert Storm and Desert Shield, and Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

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Mr. Foley is the recipient of numerous awards and decorations, including Defense Superior Service Medal; Legion of Merit; the Bronze Star Medal; Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Master Parachutist Badge; Joint Chief of Staff Identification Badge; and Army Staff Identification Badge.

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Upon retirement General Foley has served in the public speaking realm as a k

FORT GORDON, Ga. (21 July 2010) -Presiding over three positions, the U.S. Army Signal Center commandant, Regimental Signal Corps' chief of signal, and Fort Gordon's commanding general, were transferred through a change-of-command ceremony held July 21 at Barton Field in Fort Gordon, Ga.

Brig. Gen. Jeffrey W. Foley, who is retiring after 32 years of service, stepped aside as Brig Gen. Alan R. Lynn assumed command. To communicate commands to the formations on the field and demonstrate the Signal Corps' historic and important role in the Army and nation's history, semaphore flags were used during the change-of-command ceremony.

Presiding over the ceremony was Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen, who is the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth, Kan., commanding general, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College commandant, Combined Arms-U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command deputy commanding general, and Joint Center for International Security Force Assistance director.

"One of our Army's greatest strengths is that every time we lose an outstanding leader another steps forward to assume that role," said Caslen. "Alan is a proven leader who brings a vast wealth of operational institutional experiences with him. I'm certain he will serve this regiment, installation, and this community with honor as their new commander."

The Lynn's previous position was with the 311th Theater Signal Command at Fort Shaftner, Hi. As commander, he brought the command to an operational capability then reengineered and created an enterprise for all Pacific networks and systems.

"The Signal Corps at Fort Gordon will be the centerpiece of a dramatic change in our Army as we quickly begin a change from a combat enabler and a combat multiplier, to a combat weapon system where all systems are tied together through networks," said Lynn during his opening address as the 35th Chief of Signal.

Author: Jeff Foley

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Helping to develop competent, confident leaders was the task that brought General Jeff Foley the most joy during his career in the United States Army. Developing leaders remains a joy in his life today. Since 1775, the US Army has been refining its methods for creating brave leaders capable of decisive action. Based on his own experiences, General Foley became inspired to capture the essence of what he has learned into the practical, proven BRAVE methodology, which can be immediately applied to leaders at all levels in the business world.

Biography

Jeffrey W. Foley hails from Cincinnati, Ohio, graduated from West Point, and served 32 years in the United States Army earning the rank of Brigadier General. Throughout his military career he served in leadership positions around the world, in constantly changing environments, adapting to new organizations, all the time focused on the accomplishment of the mission and taking care of people. He is a speaker, author, and leadership consultant focused on coaching executives and helping them build high performing organizations.

Additional information about the author can be found at http://loralmountain.com/

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