Edward M. Daly
Edward Michael Daly (born August 16, 1965)[1] is a four-star general in the United States Army who serves as the 20th commanding general of the U.S. Army Materiel Command. He previously served as the deputy commanding general of Army Materiel Command from August 7, 2017 to July 2, 2020. In his role, he is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the army's logistics enterprise. He also served as the Senior Commander of Redstone Arsenal, Redstone. He assumed his current assignment on July 2, 2020.
Edward M. Daly | |
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General Edward M. Daly in 2020 | |
| Born | August 16, 1965 Jersey City, New Jersey, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1987–present |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | United States Army Materiel Command United States Army Sustainment Command Chief of Ordnance 43rd Sustainment Brigade 702nd Main Support Battalion |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
In his previous assignment, Daly served as the Commanding General of Army Sustainment Command, where he executed Army Materiel Command's mission to deliver readiness. Prior to commanding ASC, he served as Army Materiel Command's Deputy Chief of Staff, overseeing the roles and functions of the Headquarters staff.[2]
Education
Daly was raised in Jersey City, New Jersey where he attended St. Peter's Preparatory School and graduated in 1983.[3] Daly was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army Ordnance Corps upon his graduation from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He earned Master's degrees in Business Administration from Gonzaga University, and in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College.[2]
Military career
Daly was 37th Chief of Ordnance and Commandant of the United States Army Ordnance School. He also served as Executive Officer to the Deputy Chief of Staff, Army G-4; Commander of the 43rd Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized) at Fort Carson, Colorado, and deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan; Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff/Chief Plans Officer, G-4, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Rapid Deployable Corps based in Italy and deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom; and Commander of 702nd Main Support Battalion, Division Support Command, 2nd Infantry Division, Eighth Army, South Korea.
Earlier assignments as a company grade officer include various logistics and leadership roles with 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas; United States Army Europe; and Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he deployed in support of Gulf War. He also served as Assistant Professor of Military Science at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington.[2]
Awards and decorations[2]
| Combat Action Badge |
| Basic Parachutist Badge |
| Army Staff Identification Badge |
| 4th Infantry Division Patch CSIB |
| Army Ordnance Corps Distinctive Unit Insignia |
| 5 Overseas Service Bars |
| Army Distinguished Service Medal |
| Legion of Merit |
| Bronze Star Medal |
| Defense Meritorious Service Medal |
| Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters |
| Joint Service Commendation Medal |
| Army Commendation Medal |
| Army Achievement Medal |
| Meritorious Unit Commendation |
| Southwest Asia Service Medal with two service stars |
| Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two service stars |
| Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
| Korea Defense Service Medal |
| Humanitarian Service Medal |
| Army Service Ribbon |
| Army Overseas Service Ribbon with bronze award numeral 5 |
| NATO Medal for service with ISAF |
| Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) |
| Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) |