Guy C. Swan III
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| Born | January 28, 1954 |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1976 -- 2011 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held |
United States Army North, Military District of Washington/Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region |
| Battles/wars | Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm |
| Awards |
Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Ranger Tab Parachutist Badge |
Lieutenant General Guy Carleton Swan III (born January 28, 1954) of the United States Army is a retired United States Army officer. His final assignment was Commanding General United States Army North (USARNORTH), at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Swan grew up in the Pines Lake neighborhood of Wayne, New Jersey, where he attended Wayne Hills High School.
Swan was commissioned as an armor officer from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, in June 1976. After graduation and initial officer training, he served in Korea as a tank platoon leader in the 2nd Infantry Division's 1st Battalion, 72nd Armor. Upon returning to the United States in 1978, he joined the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment at Fort Bliss, Texas, serving as a cavalry platoon leader, troop executive officer, and squadron adjutant.
From 1982 to 1985 he was the commanding officer of Company A, 2nd Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment at Fort Lewis, Washington, and later served as aide-de-camp to the commanding general, 9th Infantry Division (Motorized). From 1985 to 1987 Swan served as an Armor Branch assignment officer in Washington, D.C.. He graduated from the US Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1988 and from the School of Advanced Military Studies in 1989.
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