Barry McCaffrey — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Recipient of two Distinguished Service Crosses, two Silver Stars, and three Purple Hearts for valor in combat
Inducted into the United States Army Ranger Hall of Fame in 2007
President of BR McCaffrey Associates LLC and a paid military analyst for NBC and MSNBC
Served as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy in President Bill Clinton's Cabinet
Commanded the 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized) during Operation Desert Storm's 'left hook' attack
Served as an adjunct professor and Bradley Professor of International Security Studies at the United States Military Academy
Serves on many boards of directors of national corporations
Graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1964 and received a Master of Arts from American University in 1970

Biography

Barry Richard McCaffrey is a retired United States Army four-star general, news commentator, professor, and business consultant. He served four combat tours, including action in the Dominican Republic, advisory duty in Vietnam, and company command with the 1st Cavalry Division. For his service, he received three Purple Heart medals, two Silver Stars, and two Distinguished Service Crosses.