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Sir Michael - who prefers to be known as Mike - began his army career learning Russian in the Intelligence Corps and is seen as an intelligent and able man who could have succeeded equally well in a civilian - even political - career. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from MacMurray College, Jacksonville, Illinois and a Master of Science degree in Business Management from Troy State University, Alabama.
Lieutenant General Glueck retired from the Marine Corps in October of 2015; he currently resides in Charlotte, NC with his wife Elizabeth.
Gen Sir Mike Jackson: The military's 'Prince of Darkness' who went on to lead the Army
Iraq and Afghanistan
When General Sir Mike rose to the very top of the Army as Chief of General Staff, war with Iraq was looming a matter of weeks away, with British troops already at war in Afghanistan.
While leading two expeditionary operations, including crises such as allegations of prisoner abuse, he also had to save money.
His reorganisation of the infantry was unwelcome to many, merging regiments, with many historic names and cap badges disappearing.
But General Jackson – Jacko – was a widely admired and loved figure in the forces.
Even among many who choose less flattering nicknames inspired by his distinctive looks and deep voice – including Darth Vader and even Prince of Darkness.
Earlier in his career, upon reaching the rank of colonel, Gen Sir Mike Jackson did consider resigning his commission.
We will never know how different the Army and the world might have looked had he done so.
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LtGen Kenneth J.
Glueck, USMC (ret.)
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Lieutenant General Kenneth J. Glueck entered the Marine Corps in October of 1974 and was designated a Naval Aviator in May 1976.
He had prior experience of Balkans peacekeeping as commander of the UN implementation force in Bosnia between 1995 and 1996.
While serving at Marine Helicopter One (HMX-1) in Quantico, Virginia, he was designated a Presidential Command Pilot.
Lieutenant General Glueck’s command experiences include: Marine Medium Squadron 365, the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing, Joint Task Forces 535 and 505, III Marine Expeditionary Force and the Marine Corps Combat Development Center.
Lieutenant General Glueck’s general officer staff assignments include: Director Expeditionary Force Development at the Marine Corps Combat Development Center, Chief of Staff US Southern Command, Chief of Staff Multi-National Forces Iraq, Director of Logistics and Operations US Africa Command and Deputy Commandant for Combat Development.
Lieutenant General Glueck is a graduate of Marine Corps Amphibious Warfare School, Marine Corps Command and Staff College and NATO Defense College, Rome, Italy.
He transferred to the Parachute Regiment in 1970 after completing his time with the Intelligence Corps.
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He was praised for his handling of the first four months of K-For's mission but he clashed with General Wesley Clark over the Nato commander's orders to intercept Russian forces which entered Kosovo without the alliance's agreement.Lieutenant General Glueck currently serves on the North Carolina Military Foundation, Purple Heart Homes and JINSA advisory boards.
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Lieutenant-General Sir Michael Jackson was dubbed "Macho Jacko" by some UK newspapers and earned the nickname of "The Prince of Darkness" among troops he led.
The general, whose military hero is the Duke of Wellington, rose to command the First Battalion of the Parachute Regiment between 1984 and 1986. As commander of Nato's ACE Rapid Reaction Corps, he was in charge of the 15,000-strong Nato force which waited in Macedonia for a settlement of the conflict.
He stepped down as head of K-For in October 1999 and has since been promoted to full general and made operational head of the British army.
"I'm not going to start the Third World War for you," he is reported to have told General Clark.
He has also commanded 3 (UK) Division, spent two years at the Ministry of Defence and served in Berlin and Northern Ireland.
Born into a military family, he joined the army at the age of 19 before graduating from Birmingham University in 1967. As a Naval Aviator, he flew both helicopters and fixed wing aircraft; the AH-1, UH-1, CH-46, CH53, VH-3, MV-22, T-34, F-18, AV-8 and EA-6 aircraft.