Timothy J. Edens

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Timothy James Edens (born December 23, 1958)[1][2] is a retired United States Army Brigadier General and US Army combat Master Aviator, who commanded the 4th Brigade Avn, 1st Infantry Division and 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, both while deployed to Iraq. He later served as director of Army Safety and commanding general, USACR/Safety Center.[3][4]

Early life and education

Born in Oregon and raised in Idaho,[1][2] Edens graduated from Fruitland High School in 1977 and was accepted to the United States Military Academy's class of 1981.[5] While attending West Point, Edens participated in Glee Club, Rugby, and Sprint football.[6] He graduated from West Point in 1981 with a bachelor's degree in engineering with a concentration in political science and national security.[7] Edens graduated from the Army Command and General Staff College in 1995. He later earned a master's degree from the Army War College in 2003.[8]

Military career

Upon graduation from West Point, Edens was commissioned as a lieutenant in the United States Army.[7] He became an Army helicopter pilot, and later was an instructor pilot at the Fort Rucker Apache Course.[9] As a major, Edens served as the Regimental Operations and Training Officer for the 4th squadron 9th Cavalry Regiment in Fort Wainwright, Alaska.[10] In August 2006, Colonel Edens took command of the newly restructured 12th Combat Aviation Brigade. He commanded the 12th CAB as Task Force XII while the brigade was deployed to Balad Air Base and Camp Taji, Iraq.[11][12][13] Upon his return, Colonel Edens was award the Legion of Merit by Army General Carter Ham for his successful leadership of Task Force XII in OIF 07–09.[14] Following his assignment commanding 12th CAB, Edens became the Deputy Commanding General for Support, 2nd Infantry Division in Korea.[15] Edens was promoted to brigadier general by Maj. Gen. Anthony G. Crutchfield in March 2011,[16] and thereafter served as assistant division commander for support and the senior ranking aviator of the division.[17] General Edens subsequently was assigned as Deputy Commander of the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker.[18][7] His final assignment with the US Army was as commander of the United States Army Combat Readiness Center.[19][15]

While in command of the USACRC, he started several safety initiatives seemingly resulting in a downward trend in reported accidents Army-wide.[20] Edens was also openly critical of military budget cuts in and how it could potentially effect the safety of soldiers.[21]

At his retirement ceremony, he was awarded the Order of St. Michael Gold Award for serving the Army Aviation community with distinction.[22][23]

Post-retirement

After retiring from the military, Edens worked for AECOM and subsequently Amentum in Daleville, Alabama as Director of Aviation Operations and Readiness.[24] He is also secretary of the Army Aviation Association of America.[25]

Decorations and badges

From[26][27]

Template:Ribbon devices Legion of Merit (with oak leaf cluster)[14]
Template:Ribbon devices Bronze Star Medal
Template:Ribbon devices Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Template:Ribbon devices Meritorious Service Medal (with three oak leaf clusters)
Template:Ribbon devices Air Medal
Template:Ribbon devices Joint Service Commendation Medal
Template:Ribbon devices Army Commendation Medal (with three oak leaf clusters)
Template:Ribbon devices Army Achievement Medal (with oak leaf clusters)
Template:Ribbon devices Joint Meritorious Unit Award (with two oak leaf clusters)
Template:Ribbon devices National Defense Service Medal (with two bronze service stars)
Template:Ribbon devices Afghanistan Campaign Medal (with service star)
Template:Ribbon devices Iraq Campaign Medal (with service star)
Template:Ribbon devices Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Template:Ribbon devices Army Service Ribbon
Template:Ribbon devices Overseas Service Ribbon (with bronze award numeral 5)
Combat Action Badge
Army Master Aviator Badge
Air Assault Badge
Basic Parachutist Badge (United States)
12th Combat Aviation Brigade Combat Service Identification Badge

References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title).
  3. ↑ Retired brigadier general to Troy graduates Character still matters.  Greg Phillips.  (December 18, 2017)  Troy University.  Retrieved from today.troy.edu
  4. ↑ Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title).
  5. ↑ Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title).
  6. ↑ Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title).
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center welcomes new commander.  The Southeast Sun.  Retrieved 14 September 2021 from southeastsun.com
  8. ↑ Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title).
  9. ↑ Soldier fights battles from above.  Multi-National Division - Baghdad.  Retrieved 15 September 2021 from link
  10. ↑ Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title).
  11. ↑ Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title).
  12. ↑ Task Force XII hands control to Task Force 49, begins new mission.  (December 10, 2007)  Army.  Retrieved June 24, 2021 from Army.mil
  13. ↑ 12th CAB Soldiers return home after 'magnificent' performance in Iraq.  (October 9, 2008)  Army.  Retrieved June 24, 2021 from Army.mil
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title).
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Wolf bids farewell to Safety Center and the Army during ceremony.  The Southeast Sun.  Retrieved 15 September 2021 from southeastsun.com
  16. ↑ Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title).
  17. ↑ Jon Rabiroff, "Army helicopter pilot hits flying milestone", Honolulu Star-Advertiser (May 11, 2012), p. S-12.
  18. ↑ Center welcomes new commander: Farnsworth assumes command from Edens.  (August 28, 2014)  Retrieved June 24, 2021 from Dothan Eagle
  19. ↑ Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title).
  20. ↑ Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title).
  21. ↑ Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title).
  22. ↑ Lua error: bad argument #1 to "get" (not a valid title).
  23. ↑ ORDER OF ST. MICHAEL AWARD.  Retrieved 15 September 2021 from Army Aviation Association of America
  24. ↑ Tim Edens Profile - The International Alumni Association.  Retrieved 2021-09-14 from www.thealumniassociation.com
  25. ↑ AAAA National Executive Board.  Retrieved 2021-09-14 from www.quad-a.org
  26. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Bio
  27. ↑ Army releases fourth quarter accident data.  (October 11, 2012)  US Army.  Retrieved 16 September 2021 from army.mil
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