General George Joulwan, USA (Ret.)

Since his retirement from the Army in 1997, George Joulwan has continued to serve his country as an advisor to private industry, a consultant in both the public sector and on senior defense boards, and as a teacher and educator.  General Joulwan’s 36-year distinguished military career consisted of exemplary military service and foreign policy experience.

His final military assignment was as Commander in Chief, United States European Command (CINCEUR) and as NATO’s 11th Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR). As SACEUR, General Joulwan was instrumental in developing the Partnership for Peace Program, which led Russian and U.S. military forces to conduct joint operations in Bosnia. General Joulwan also served as the Commander in Chief of U.S. forces in Central South America, where he was instrumental in bringing peace to El Salvador and democracy to Panama, and professionalizing the militaries of Latin America.

In addition to his 18 years of service in Europe, General Joulwan served two combat tours in Vietnam; served in the Pentagon as the Executive Officer for the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; and was Special Assistant to the President of the United States.

To return to the Advisory Board click here.