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Ben Hodges, born on April 16, 1958 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, is a political adviser, military officer and writer. As of 2026, Ben Hodges is 68 years old. Schooling on record includes James A. Shanks High School. Listed accolades include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit.
My Take
Ben Hodges interests me as a soldier who never stopped thinking after he stopped serving. Rising from Jacksonville, Florida to commanding U.S. Army Europe is impressive enough, but his second act as a strategist and advisor is what earns my respect. A Legion of Merit recipient now mentoring NATO on logistics and advising on human rights, he speaks with the weight of someone who lived the realities he analyses. I value voices like his because they trade rank for substance. When a battle-tested general turns to words and judgement, I tend to listen carefully.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ben Hodges
- Name (Japanese)
- ベン・ホッジズ
- Reading
- べん・ほっじず
- Born
- April 16, 1958 (age 68)
- Origin
- Jacksonville, Florida, United States
- Occupation
- political adviser / military officer / writer / soldier
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dog
2. Background
- High school
- James A. Shanks High School
Awards & achievements
- Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
3. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/general_ben
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben%20Hodges
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19798487
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ben Hodges born?
Ben Hodges was born on April 16, 1958 and is 68 years old.
Where is Ben Hodges from?
Ben Hodges is from Jacksonville, Florida, United States.
What does Ben Hodges do?
Ben Hodges works as political adviser, military officer, writer, soldier.
Which high school did Ben Hodges attend?
Ben Hodges attended James A. Shanks High School.
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