Peter W. Chiarelli

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Peter W. Chiarelli
Born	(1950-03-23) March 23, 1950 (age 74) Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1972–2012
Rank	General
Commands held	Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army Multi-National Corps – Iraq 1st Cavalry Division 199th Infantry Brigade 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars	Iraq War
Awards	Defense Distinguished Service Medal (4) Army Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal

Peter William Chiarelli^[1] (born March 23, 1950)^[2] is a retired United States Army general who served as the 32nd Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army from August 4, 2008 to January 31, 2012. He also served as commander, Multi-National Corps – Iraq under General George W. Casey, Jr. He was the Senior Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense from March 2007 to August 2008. He retired from the United States Army on January 31, 2012 after nearly 40 years of service, and was succeeded as Vice Chief of Staff by General Lloyd J. Austin III.