Lieutenant General Mark Phillip Hertling, USA completed a 37+ year military career as Commanding General, US Army Europe and Seventh Army, serving in that position from March 25, 2011 until November 4, 2012, and retiring from the Army in December 2012. After retiring, Hertling became an advisor on Global Strategy and Physician Leadership initiatives for the Florida Hospital organization. In September 2013, Hertling was appointed by President Obama to be one of 18 people serving on the President's Council on Fitness, Sport and Nutrition. He also acts as a senior advisor to "Mission Readiness," a non-profit, bipartisan organization of retired military leaders who call for smart investments for America's children; he serves as a board member for World T.E.A.M. Sport, an organization providing opportunities for physically challenged athletes; and, he serves as an advisor to "Operation Gratitude," an organization supporting deployed military and their families. LTG Hertling also appears as an military analyst for CNN, discussing events in Iraq, Israel and Ukraine and the policies of the US Military. 

September 29th, 1953 in St. Louis (Age 71)