Quick Info
| Profession | Army Personnel |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 24/07/1962 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Latest News about H. R. McMaster
20/02/2026
H.R. McMaster joined Colin Kahl on the World Class podcast to examine America's evolving National Security Strategy. He discussed the 2025 strategy alongside Jake Sullivan, addressing key issues including Venezuela, Iran, Russia, China, Ukraine, and U.S. partnerships with Europe. The conversation explored how these factors may shape national security challenges through 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Herbert Raymond McMaster |
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| Nickname | The Iconoclast General |
| Rank | Lieutenant General (Retired) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6’ 1” |
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| Weight | 86 kg |
| Eye Color | Grey |
| Hair Color | Bald |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Valley Forge Military Academy and College, Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Ethnicity | White American |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Kathleen Trotter (1983-present) |
Family
| Father | Name Not Known | ||||
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| Mother | Name Not Known | ||||
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| Spouse | Kathleen Trotter, Teacher (1985-present) | ||||
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Career
| Service Years | 1984-2018 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. H. R. McMaster's smoking habits are unknown. | |
| 2. H. R. McMaster does drink alcohol. | |
| 3. In 1984, he was assigned to the 2nd Armored Division at Fort Hood. | |
| 4. He received a "Silver Star" for his actions in the Gulf War. | |
| 5. From 1994 to 1996, he was a Professor of Military History at West Point. | |
| 6. Time recognized him as one of the 100 most influential people globally in April 2014. | |
| 7. On February 20, 2017, President Donald Trump appointed him as the National Security Advisor. | |
| 8. He commanded the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in Iraq from 2005 to 2006. | |
| 9. He commanded Task Force Shafafiyat in Afghanistan from 2010 to 2012. | |
| 10. He commanded Fort Benning and the Maneuver Center of Excellence from 2012 to 2014. | |
| 11. He was Director of the Army Capabilities Integration Center from 2014 to 2017. | |
| 12. He resigned as National Security Advisor on March 22, 2018, effective April 9, 2018. | |
| 13. He retired from the U.S. Army in June 2018. | |
| 14. He is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. | |
| 15. He hosts the Battlegrounds podcast at the Hoover Institution. |