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Eric Schoomaker

Eric B. Schoomaker
Lieutenant General Eric B. Schoomaker
Born (1948-09-15) September 15, 1948 (age 75)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1970–2012
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands heldSurgeon General of the United States Army
United States Army Medical Command
North Atlantic Regional Medical Command
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Bundeswehr Crosses of Honor in Silver
Alma materUniversity of Michigan
RelationsGEN Peter Schoomaker (brother)

Eric B. Schoomaker (born September 15, 1948)[1] is a former United States Army lieutenant general who served as the 42nd Surgeon General of the United States Army and Commanding General, United States Army Medical Command, and a practicing hematologist. He previously served as Commanding General, North Atlantic Regional Medical Command and Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He assumed the post of U.S. Army Surgeon General on December 11, 2007.

  1. ^ Marquis Who's Who on the Web