Michael Flynn

U.S. Army general and former U.S. National Security Advisor (born 1958)
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Michael Flynn was born on December 24, 1958, in Middletown. He is an army officer, politician, and businessperson.

He was educated at the University of Rhode Island, the United States Army Command and General Staff College, Golden Gate University, and the Naval War College. His awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Legionnaire of Legion of Merit, and an honorary doctorate.[1]

He served as Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency from 2012 to 2014 and as United States National Security Advisor in 2017.[2][3][4][5] He has been a founder since 2014 and a chairperson since 2021.[2][3][4][5].

Michael Flynn

Summary

Michael Flynn is a human[1]. His place of birth was Middletown[2]. He was born on December 24, 1958[3]. He worked as an army officer[4], politician[5], and businessperson[6]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,072 views/month, #6,072 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Michael Flynn was born in Middletown[2].
  • Michael Flynn was born on December 24, 1958[3].
  • A child of Michael Flynn was Michael G. Flynn[8].
  • Michael Flynn held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Michael Flynn's professions included army officer[4].
  • Michael Flynn's professions included politician[5].
  • Michael Flynn's professions included businessperson[6].
  • Michael Flynn held the position of chairperson[10].
  • Michael Flynn held the position of founder[11].
  • Michael Flynn held the position of board member[12].
  • Michael Flynn's education included a stint at University of Rhode Island[13].
  • Michael Flynn was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[14].
  • Michael Flynn was educated at Golden Gate University[15].
  • Michael Flynn's education included a stint at Naval War College[16].
  • Michael Flynn was educated at Middletown High School[17].
  • Michael Flynn's education included a stint at School of Advanced Military Studies[18].
  • Michael Flynn received the Bronze Star Medal[19].
  • Michael Flynn received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[20].
  • Michael Flynn is recorded as male[21].
  • Michael Flynn's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Michael Flynn was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].
  • Michael Flynn's Commons category is recorded as Michael T. Flynn[24].
  • Michael Flynn's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[25].
  • Michael Flynn's commander of is recorded as United States Special Operations Command[26].
  • Michael Flynn was part of the conflict United States invasion of Panama[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Michael Flynn's place of birth was Middletown[2]. He was born on December 24, 1958[3].

Education

Educated at University of Rhode Island[13], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1892[30], headquartered in Kingston[31]; United States Army Command and General Staff College[14], a staff college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1881[34], headquartered in Fort Leavenworth[35]; Golden Gate University[15], a university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1901[38]; Naval War College[16], a staff college[39], in United States[40], founded in 1884[41]; Middletown High School[17], a high school[42], in United States[43], founded in 1961[44]; and School of Advanced Military Studies[18], a staff college[45], in United States[46], founded in 1981[47], headquartered in Fort Leavenworth[48].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include army officer[4], politician[5], and businessperson[6]. Positions held include chairperson[10], a type of position[49]; founder[11], a position[50]; and board member[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[19], a courage award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1944[53] and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[20], a grade of an order[54], in United States[55].

Personal Life

A child of Michael Flynn was Michael G. Flynn[8]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].

Why It Matters

Michael Flynn ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,072 views/month, #6,072 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Michael Flynn born?

Born in Middletown[2], Michael Flynn…

What did Michael Flynn do for work?

Michael Flynn worked as army officer[4], politician[5], and businessperson[6].

Where did Michael Flynn go to school?

Michael Flynn was educated at University of Rhode Island[13], United States Army Command and General Staff College[14], Golden Gate University[15], and Naval War College[16].

What awards did Michael Flynn receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[19] and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[20].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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