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.