Leslie C. Smith

From 1981 to 1985, Smith earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Georgia Southern University, then went on to study for a Master of Science in Accounting from Central Michigan University and then a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the National Defense University.^[3]

During attendance at Georgia Southern University, Smith was commissioned as a Field Artillery Officer, serving with the Georgia Army National Guard. Following graduation, he was assigned as a Chemical Officer. Smith has Chemical Officer Basic and Advanced Courses and is a graduate of the Airborne School, United States Army Jumpmaster School, Command and General Staff College and National War College.^[4]

His retirement ceremony was held on August 27, 2021,^[5] though he remained The Inspector General until September 1. LTG Donna W. Martin became the 67th Inspector General of the United States Army on September 2, 2021.^[6]

Smith's honors and awards include:^[7]

• Army Distinguished Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
• Legion of Merit with one bronze oak leaf cluster
• Bronze Star Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
• Defense Meritorious Service Medal
• Meritorious Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters
• Army Commendation Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
• Joint Service Achievement Medal
• National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
• Armed Force Expeditionary Medal
• Southwest Asia Service Medal with two service stars
• Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
• Korea Defense Service Medal
• Armed Forces Reserve Medal
• Army Service Ribbon
• Army Overseas Service Ribbon
• Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
• Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
• Army Meritorious Unit Commendation
• Senior Parachutist Badge
• Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge
• Army Staff Identification Badge
• College of Business Administration Alumni Award^[8]