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General Edwin
H. Burba (Ret)
United States Army
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General Edwin H. Burba, Jr. became Commander-In-Chief
of Forces Command in September 1989. Prior to that, he was Commanding
General of the combined field army of the Republic of Korea and
United States.
Born in McAlester, Oklahoma in 1936, General Burba was commissioned
a Second Lieutenant and awarded a Bachelor of Science degree from
the United States Military Academy in 1959. He holds a Master of
Science degree in International Affairs from George Washington University.
His military education includes the Infantry Officer Basic and Advance
courses, the Armed Forces Staff College and the National War College.
During his 34 years of service, General Burba served in Airborne,
Air Assault, Light Infantry, Special Forces, Mechanized Infantry,
Psychological Operations and Basic Training Units. He served two
combat tours in Vietnam, commanded the Infantry School/Center, and
commanded units from platoon through field and theater army levels.
He served in joint tours as Executive Officer to the Chief of Staff,
Army; as Chief of Field Training at the U.S. Air Force Academy;
and as Commander-In-Chief of Forces Command. He served a combined
tour as Commander of the Combined Field Army (Republic of Korea
– U.S.). He also performed duties at the Military Personnel
Center where he was in charge of assignments/professional development
of Infantry officers worldwide.
His decorations include the Defense and Army Distinguished Service
Medals with Oak Leaf Clusters, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Bronze
Star and Purple Heart. He is a Master Parachutist; Ranger qualified
and has been awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.
Since retirement, General Burba has worked extensively as a Senior
Mentor with the Army’s Battle Command Training Program. He
continues to conduct leadership and Management consultations in
the private sector and serves on Government, Community and Corporate
Boards.
General Burba and his wife Trish have three daughters.
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