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Colonel Viet X. Luong, to be Brigadier General

Colonel Viet Luong emigrated from Viet Nam with his family to the United States in 1975.

Col. Luong started his military career upon graduating from the University of Southern California, receiving a Regular Army commission. His first assignment was with the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment at Fort Carson, Colorado, where he served as Rifle Platoon Leader, Anti-Tank Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, and Battalion Maintenance Officer. In 1993, COL Luong was assigned to Fort Bragg, North Carolina and served in the 2nd Battalion, 325 Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2d Brigade, 82d Airborne Division, as the Assistant S-3 (Operations), and subsequently, Commander of Alpha Company. Following his assignment at Fort Bragg, he was assigned to the Joint Readiness Training Center as an Observer Controller, and subsequently assigned to the Southern European Task Force (SETAF) upon completion of the Command and General Staff College. COL Luong served as SETAF G3- Chief of Plans, and the Operations Officer and Executive Officer of the 1st Battalion, 508th Airborne Battalion Combat Team, 173d Airborne Brigade, and Vicenza, Italy. Following this assignment, he was assigned to Joint Task Force North at Fort Bliss, Texas where he served as a Plans Officer and Chief of the Targeting and Exploitation Division in support of the Department of Homeland Security. In 2005, COL Luong assumed command of the 2d Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3d Brigade Combat Team, and 82d Airborne Division. In February 2008, COL Luong assumed the duties of Deputy G-3, XVIII Airborne Corps (Rear).

Col. Luong holds a degree in Bio-Chemistry from USC and a Masters of Military Arts and Science. His military training and education include Airborne School, Ranger School, the Infantry Officer Basic and Advance Courses, Command and General Staff College, and Joint Forces Staff College.
His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Ranger Tab, Senior Parachutist Badge, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, and Expert Infantryman’s Badge.

He is married to the former Kimberly Lau of Denver, Colorado. They have three children: Daughter Ashley (13) and sons, Brandon (11) and Justin (8).