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 Major General Suzanne P. Vares-Lum (Retired) Vares-Lum
 
 Major General SUZANNE P. VARES-LUMMobilization Assistant to the Commander, United States Indo-Pacific Command
HQ, INDOPACOM
Camp H.M. Smith, HI
Since: May 2018 **SOURCE OF COMMISSIONED SERVICE**ROTC**EDUCATIONAL DEGREES**
University of Hawaii at Manoa - BA - Journalism
University of Hawaii at Manoa - M.Ed. - Teaching
United States Army War College - MSS - Strategic Studies**MILITARY SCHOOLS ATTENDED:**
Military Intelligence Officer Basic Course
Military Intelligence Officer Advanced Course
Command and General Staff Officer Course
United States Army War College
Training Institution Pre-Command Course
Transnational Security Cooperation Course
Army Force Integration Course for Senior Leaders
Army Strategic Education Program - Basic (ASEP-B)
Army Strategic Education Program - Advanced (ASEP-A)
Syracuse University, National Security Studies Management Course (NSSMC)**FOREIGN LANGUAGE(S)**  None Recorded **PROMOTIONS**
   **DATE OF APPOINTMENT**2LT
   26 Jun 891LT
   1 Apr 93CPT
   27 Jun 94MAJ
   1 Nov 00LTC
   7 Aug 06COL
   29 Sep 10BG
   28 Oct 15MG
   28 Jun 18  **FROM**
   **TO**
   **ASSIGNMENT**May 18
   Present
   Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, United States Indo-Pacific Command, HQ, INDOPACOM, Camp H.M. Smith, HawaiiOct 15
   May 18
   J5 Mobilization Assistant to Director of Strategic Plans and Policy, US Pacific Command, Camp H.M. Smith, HawaiiApr 15
   Oct 15
   Chief of Joint Staff, Joint Force Headquarters, Honolulu, HawaiiApr 14
   Apr 15
   J2, Hawaii ARNG Element, Joint Force Headquarters, Honolulu, HawaiiFeb 12
   Mar 14
   Commander, Headquarters, 298th Multifunction Training Brigade, Regional Training Institute, Waimanalo, HawaiiFeb 10
   Feb 12
   J2, Hawaii ARNG Element, Joint Force Headquarters, Honolulu, HawaiiFeb 08
   Feb 10
   Battalion Commander, 2nd Battallion, 298th Regiment, Regional Training Institute, Waimanalo, HawaiiMar 06
   Mar 07
   Joint Task Force J2, Joint Force Headquarters, Honolulu, HawaiiAug 04
   Mar 06
   G2, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 29th Brigade Combat Team, LSA Anaconda, IraqDec 99
   Aug 04
   Intelligence Officer, Headquarters, State Area Command, Hawaii Army National Guard, Honolulu, HawaiiMar 99
   Dec 99
   Assistant Family Program Coordinator, Headquarters, State Area Command (-), Honolulu, HawaiiJun 98
   Mar 99
   Brigade Assistant S2, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 29th Separate Infantry Brigade, Honolulu, HawaiiSep 96
   May 98
   Company Commander, 229th Military Intelligence Company, Honolulu, HawaiiSep 95
   Aug 96
   S2, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 29th Separate Infantry Brigade, Honolulu, HawaiiDec 93
   Aug 95
   S2, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 29th Support Battalion, Honolulu, HawaiiJan 92
   Aug 92
   Company Executive Officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Support Company, 103rd Military Intelligence Battalion, Wurzburg, GermanyApr 91
   Jan 92
   Platoon Leader, Headquarters and Headquarters Support Company, 103rd Military Intelligence Battalion, Wurzburg, GermanyJan 90
   Apr 91
   Assistant S2, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division Artillery, Wurzburg, Germany  **SUMMARY OF JOINT ASSIGNMENTS**
   
   **DATE**
   **GRADE**Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, United States Indo-Pacific Command, HQ, INDOPACOM, Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii
   
   May 18 - Present
   Major GeneralJ5 Mobilization Assistant to Director of Strategic Plans and Policy, US Pacific Command, Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii
   
   Oct 15 - May 18
   Brigadier GeneralChief of Joint Staff, Joint Force Headquarters, Honolulu, Hawaii
   
   Apr 15 - Oct 15
   Colonel  **SUMMARY OF OPERATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS**
   
   **DATE**
   **GRADE**G2, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 29th Brigade Combat Team, LSA Anaconda, Iraq
   
   Aug 04 - Mar 06
   Major **US DECORATIONS AND BADGES:**
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Army Commendation Medal (with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Achievement Medal (with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (with 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster)
National Defense Service Medal (with Bronze Star)
Iraqi Campaign Medal (with Bronze Star)
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Silver Hourglass and "M" Device)
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon (with Numeral "2")
Parachute Badge
Air Assault Badge**PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:**
University of Hawaii Alumni Association, Member
Oahu Church of Christ, Ohana Group Assistant Leader
Pan-Pacific American Leaders and Mentors (PPALM), Treasurer U.S. Army War College Alumni Association, Member
Military Intelligence Corps Association, Member
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Member
Lean In Circles, USPACOM Leader**OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:**
2017 Ellis Island Medal of Honor 2017 Recipient, nominated by USPACOM Commander Admiral Harris
2017 SEH Women's History Month Honoree Panel Member, "Redefining Standards, Making a Difference, and Inspiring Others"
2016 University of Hawaii ROTC Hall of Fame Inductee
2016 National ROTC Hall of Fame Inductee, Ft. Knox, Kentucky
2015 Knowlton Awardee for Military Intelligence Corps Professionals
2013 Hawaii National Guard Association Outstanding Army Officer of the Year 2013 2011 U.S. Army War College Commandant's Writing Award for Research: Security in the Philippines and Indonesia: The U.S. Military Role in Southeast Asia (As of 11 Sep 19)
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