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Born on February 14, 1958 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, Joseph Votel is a military officer. That puts Joseph Votel at 68 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Cretin-Derham Hall High School. Listed accolades include Bronze Star Medal, Legionnaire of Legion of Merit, Distinguished Service Medal and 3 more.
My Take
Joseph Votel commands my genuine respect. Rising from a Minnesota high school to four-star general, leading both Special Operations Command and Central Command, he carried responsibility most of us can scarcely imagine. The stack of decorations, from the Bronze Star to multiple Legions of Merit, hints at a career spent in the hardest places. What strikes me is the quiet steadiness such roles demand: clear judgment when lives hang on every decision. Even in retirement his views carry weight, which tells me he earned authority through substance rather than spectacle. He reads to me as a serious, principled soldier.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joseph Votel
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョゼフ・ヴォーテル
- Reading
- じょぜふ・ゔぉーてる
- Born
- February 14, 1958 (age 68)
- Origin
- Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
- Occupation
- military officer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dog
2. Background
- High school
- Cretin-Derham Hall High School
Awards & achievements
- Bronze Star Medal
- Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
- Distinguished Service Medal
- Defense Superior Service Medal
- Legion of Merit
- Defense Distinguished Service Medal
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph%20Votel
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4126786
4. About this entry
Tags
- 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 Joseph Votel born?
Joseph Votel was born on February 14, 1958 and is 68 years old.
Where is Joseph Votel from?
Joseph Votel is from Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States.
What does Joseph Votel do?
Joseph Votel works as military officer.
Which high school did Joseph Votel attend?
Joseph Votel attended Cretin-Derham Hall High School.
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