General Patrick O'Reilly Recognized for Accomplishments and Leadership

MADISON, Ala., July 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Retired LT Gen Patrick O'Reilly has had a successful career as an Officer in the United States Army. With 34 years of service, LTG Patrick O'Reilly held many vital leadership positions and gained valuable experience dealing with the most challenging and complex issues of national and international security. General Patrick O'Reilly has received recognition by many leaders for his hard work and commitment to the security of the United States and its allies. From early on his career, Patrick O'Reilly showed great leadership ability and a great aptitude for successfully accomplishing difficult missions.

After years in leadership positions such as Project Manager, Program Executive Officer, and Program Director, LT Gen Patrick O'Reilly was nominated by the President of the United States, and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate, to become the Director of the U.S. Missile Defense Agency. This nomination reflected the success of LTG Patrick O'Reilly throughout his career. In 2008, General Patrick O'Reilly became Director of the Missile Defense Agency. In this role, Patrick O'Reilly was responsible for leading 8,000 people in an $8 billion per year Federal agency that was globally deployed. "It was a great challenge but an extremely important and fulfilling mission," says LT Gen Patrick O'Reilly.

LTG Patrick O'Reilly was an innovative leader who created a cost-effective, highly structured, and rigorous method of planning, conducting, and analyzing large, complex and expensive missile defense flight tests. LTG O'Reilly also implemented programs such as the construction of enhanced command and control, infrastructure, and additional missile defense interceptor fields in Alaska to create a more robust homeland security. General Patrick O'Reilly has also been recognized for his vital impact on the strategy to address the emerging threat to U.S. Armed Forces in Europe of ballistic missile defenses from the Middle East.

As a leader in developing innovative technologies, Patrick O'Reilly is respected for his vision in missile defense that far surpassed the current set of fielded and planned capabilities. LT Gen Patrick O'Reilly advocated and began implementing a program to provide Precision Tracking Space System satellites so that one day they can provide persistent overhead monitoring and tracking of enemy ballistic missiles. LTG Patrick O'Reilly's distinguished career was a result of his dedication, leadership, and willingness to accept increasing responsibility.

As a result of his success, General Patrick O'Reilly received many recognitions and awards. Patrick O'Reilly is the two-time recipient of the Defense Superior Service Award. He was presented the Defense Meritorious Service medal, and is the two-time recipient of the Legion of Merit. LT Gen Patrick O'Reilly is also the seven-time recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal, in addition to several other military awards.

LTG Patrick O'Reilly has been honored by Congressman Mo Brooks of Alabama, who gave a speech in tribute of General Patrick O'Reilly's military career in the House of Representatives. Patrick O'Reilly has also been honored by Purdue University by being selected as the honorary presenter of the William E. Boeings distinguished lecture of 2012 to Purdue Engineering students.

About: LT Gen Patrick O'Reilly is a military leader whose accomplishments have made national security history during his 34 years of service as a Commissioned Officer in the United States Army.

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