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Colonel William Vaughn

Col. William Vaughn is the chief of staff of the 200th Military Police Command. His last appointment was commander of the 4th Brigade, 98th Division, in command for two years. His military career spans more than 35 years. He is a graduate of the United States Army War College and the Joint Forces Staff College (AJPME). Some of his past assignments include:

Civil Affairs Team leader attached to the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm

Team leader for the NATO Rapid Deployment Force attached to the British Army in Bosnia

Chief of Operations for the Combined Joint Civil Military Operations task force in Afghanistan

Company Commander for Bravo Company 422nd Civil Affairs Battalion in Iraq

Executive Officer for the 422nd Civil Affairs Battalion, Greensboro, North Carolina

Battalion Commander 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Brigade Commander 4th Brigade, 98th Division, Buffalo, New York

Some of his awards include:

Bronze Star Medal (with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster)

Meritorious Service Medal

Joint Service Commendation Medal

Army Commendation Medal for Valor

Joint Service Achievement Medal

Army Achievement Medal

Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal

National Defense Service Medal

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

Iraq Campaign Medal

Afghanistan Campaign Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

NATO Medal

Liberation of Kuwait (issued by the nation of Saudi Arabia)

Liberation of Kuwait (issued by the nation of Kuwait)

Joint Meritorious Unit Award

Outstanding unit award

Combat Infantry Badge

Expert Infantry Badge

Combat Action Badge

Drill Sergeant Badge

Col. William Vaughn presently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with His wife Maria.