Ron Welch
| Ronald P. Welch | |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 9, 1960 New London, Connecticut |
| Allegiance |
 United States State of Connecticut
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army
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| Years of service | 1978 – Present |
| Rank |
 Brigadier General
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| Commands held |
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| Battles/wars | Operation Enduring Freedom |
| Awards |
Soldier's Medal Bronze Star |
| Spouse(s) | Susan J. Foley (1983 – 1998, her death) Leanne P. Briggs (1999 -) |
Brigadier General Ronald Paul Welch is an American military officer and the Director of the Joint Staff of the Connecticut National Guard. He began his military service in 1978 when he enlisted in the United States Army. He was commissioned, through Connecticut Military Academy in August 1984 through the Officer Candidate School.
Ron was born on January 9, 1960 in New London, Connecticut to Donald Lee Welch and Marguerite Ann Welch ( Hatfield). His family moved to East Lyme, Connecticut where he attended East Lyme High School and was a competitive athlete in football, wrestling and crew. He married Susan Jane Foley on July 2, 1983 at Harkness Chapel on the grounds of Connecticut College. Together they had one son. Susan was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease on March 1, 1995. She died May 26, 1998.
Ron then married Leanne Patricia Briggs on October 10, 1999 at St. Mary’s Church in Lynn, Massachusetts. He and Leanne have a daughter, Katherine and a son, Ethan together.
Ron attended Mohegan Community College in 1985, graduating with an Associate in Science. He then received his bachelor's degree in 1992 from Eastern Connecticut State University. Ron has two master's degrees. A Masters of Science from Eastern Connecticut State University in 2007 and a Masters of Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College in 2011.
Ron enlisted in the United States Army in on October 3, 1978 where he served on active duty with the 2nd Ranger Battalion of the 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Lewis, Washington. During his active duty service he attained the rank of Sergeant and completed Basic Airborne School, Ranger School, Jungle Warfare Course, USMC Amphibious Recon Scout Swimmer Course, Jumpmaster Course, Primary Non Commission Officer Course, USMC Scout Sniper Course, Emergency Medical Technician Course, Special Operations and Tactics Course, and the Pathfinder School. On May 4, 1981, he sustained serious injuries during an in-line of duty parachute accident. He left active service on October 2, 1982.
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