Joseph B. Berger III (born c. 1970) is a United States Army lieutenant general who has served as the 42nd Judge Advocate General of the United States Army since July 15, 2024. He most recently served as the deputy judge advocate general of the United States Army.[1] He previously served as the commanding general and commandant of the Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School.[2][3]

Joseph B. Berger III
Official portrait, 2024
Bornc. 1970 (age 53–54)
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Years of service1992–present
RankLieutenant General
CommandsJudge Advocate General of the United States Army
Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School
United States Army Legal Services Agency
AwardsLegion of Merit (4)
Bronze Star Medal (3)

In May 2024, Berger was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as judge advocate general of the United States Army.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Profile - Lieber Institute West Point". Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  2. ^ "Deputy Judge Advocate General U.S. Army Major General Joseph B. Berger III" (PDF). jagcnet.army.mil. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  3. ^ "Major General Joseph B. Berger III - General Officer Management Office". www.gomo.army.mil.
  4. ^ "PN1810 — Maj. Gen. Joseph B. Berger III — Army". U.S. Congress. June 4, 2024.
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Military offices
Preceded by Commanding General of the United States Army Legal Services Agency
2017–2019
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General and Commandant of the Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School
2019–2021
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Judge Advocate General of the United States Army
2021–2024
Succeeded by
Judge Advocate General of the United States Army
2024–present
Incumbent