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Peter Pace (born November 5, 1945) is a retired United States Marine Corps general who served as the 16th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
General Pace became the 6th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on 1 October 2001, the first Marine to hold that position. Once again, he found himself serving with General Richard B. Myers, USAF, who became the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on the same day.
Peter Pace, a Marine lieutenant who fought in Hue City in 1968, became the first Marine to lead the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He reflects on his experiences, lessons and regrets in an interview with HistoryNet.
16 January 2020 The U.S. Naval Institute hosted an evening with General Peter Pace, USMC (Ret.), 16th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (2005–2007).
General Peter Pace served as the sixteenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 2005-2007. Prior to becoming Chairman, he served as Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. General Pace holds the distinction of being the first Marine to have served in either of these positions.
Learn about the life and career of General Peter Pace, the first Marine to serve as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and is involved in various charities and boards.
Oct 1, 2007 · President Bush praises General Pace as a distinguished military leader and a man of honor and character at his farewell tribute in 2007. He also welcomes Admiral Mike Mullen as his successor as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
