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Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. was born on December 8, 1955 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. is listed as a military officer. The age as of 2026 is 70. Education on record includes Boston College High School and Georgetown University. Recorded honors include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit, Chief of Staff Medal of Appreciation (2017), Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany and 5 more.
My Take
When I look at Joseph Dunford, I see a career built on quiet weight rather than headlines. Rising from the Marine Corps to become the 36th Commandant and then the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 2015 to 2019 puts him at the very top of the U.S. military, advising presidents during a turbulent stretch. What strikes me is the spread of his honors, from the Distinguished Service Medal to foreign decorations from Germany and Australia, which tells me allies trusted his judgment too. He is the kind of figure most people never hear about, yet whose decisions ripple far. I respect that restraint.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョセフ・ダンフォード
- Reading
- じょせふ・だんふぉーど
- Born
- December 8, 1955 (age 70)
- Origin
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation
- military officer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Goat
2. Background
- High school
- Boston College High School
- University
- Georgetown University
Awards & achievements
- Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
- 2017 Chief of Staff Medal of Appreciation
- Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- 2018 Officer of the Order of Australia
- Distinguished Service Medal
- Defense Superior Service Medal
- Legion of Merit
- Defense Meritorious Service Medal
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4. About this entry
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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 Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. born?
Born December 8, 1955 (age 70).
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Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. is from Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
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Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. works as military officer.
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