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James R. Schenck is a retired United States Army officer.[1]
Schenck is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, and the Harvard Business School.[2]
Initially Schenck served as an Army helicopter pilot.[2] Later, in his Army career Schenck served in a series of central staff positions, for which he was awarded a Legion of Merit.
After he retired from the Army Schenck served as an executive at West Point Federal Credit Union and Pentagon Federal Credit Union.[2]
In 2004 Schenck was hired as the Civilian Advisor to Russel L. Honoré, the General commanding the First Army.[2] According to the Army's News Service:
- For protocol purposes, Civilian Aides are ranked just below three-star general officers and are considered the Secretary of the Army's personal representatives. They are appointed to serve for two-year terms. The hours they spend on military activities are voluntary as they serve without pay.
Schenck serves on an advisory panel, the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference.[3] As a member of this panel he was invited to travel to Persian Gulf to tour the USS Ronald Reagan during its first deployment to the Middle East.
Schenck is also on the Board of Directors of the USO.[4][2]
References
[edit]- ^ Phil Manson (2005-02-18). "First U.S. Army Welcomes Newest Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army". United States Army. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
- ^ a b c d e "JCOC 71 Participants". United States. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
- ^ Donna Miles (2006-04-28). "Civilian Leaders Wowed by USS Ronald Reagan's Capabilities". American Forces Press Service. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
- ^ "Board of Directors" (PDF). United States. 2005. Retrieved 2008-11-11.