In office January 20, 2001 – January 26, 2005 President George W. Bush Deputy Richard Armitage Preceded by Madeleine Albright Succeeded by Condoleezza Rice 12th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff In office October 1, 1989 – September 30, 1993 President George H. W. Bush Bill Clinton Deputy Robert T. Herres (1989) David E. Jeremiah (1989-1993) Preceded by William J. Crowe Succeeded by David E. Jeremiah 16th National Security Advisor In office November 23, 1987 – January 20, 1989 President Ronald Reagan Deputy John Negroponte Preceded by Frank Carlucci Succeeded by Brent Scowcroft Born April 5, 1937 (1937-04-05) (age 73) New York City, New York Political party Republican Spouse(s) Alma Vivian Johnson Powell Alma mater City College of New York (B.S.) George Washington University (M.B.A.) Profession Soldier Statesman Religion Episcopalian Signature Military service Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Army Years of service 1958-1993 Rank General Unit 3rd Armored Division 23rd Infantry Division Commands V Corps Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army Forces Command Battles/wars Vietnam War Invasion of Panama Gulf War Awards Defense DSM (4) Army DSM (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Soldier's Medal Bronze Star Purple Heart.