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<p>Born in Boston, MA to a military family, <em>Robert William “Rob” Madden</em> grew up as an Army brat, traveling the world, attending many schools in various exotic (and not so exotic) locations and “rolling with the punches” that came along with this unique lifestyle he loved, one that positively impacted him for the rest of his life! Always adaptable and eager to “dive in” to whatever was next, during his high school years Rob was friends with all and a varsity letterman in track and cross country. He was also unapologetically proud of his Irish heritage, which was a source of great and spontaneous hilarity throughout his life. His wit and charm laid the foundation for a life filled with great accomplishments, but with many more friends and loved ones, which were always more important to him. Rob attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, serving in cadet companies B-1 and E-3, and in 1978 began a lifelong commitment to serving others, first through 27 years of commissioned service in the U.S. Army, then as a DoD civilian for 15 years, but always as a loving Christian, father, husband, friend and “hard worker” in all things. An avid learner, Rob was a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, the School of Advanced Military Studies at Fort Leavenworth, KS (receiving a Master of Military Art and Science degree), the U.S. Army War College, and the Federal Executive Institute. </p>
<p>Outside his work life, Rob could always be found helping or serving others in his community, whether through his church or as a volunteer to a cause he believed in. He was the president of the West Point Society in Omaha for many years, changing the mission and scope in a unique and lasting way. Most importantly, Rob loved life and all that it held: family, grandkids, and friends; watching Army and Cornhusker football, while enjoying a beer (or three); eating in or out with family and friends; playing basketball, golf, and tennis; launching practical jokes; singing funny and entertaining little “Maddenisms” to his favorite tunes; and sharing laughter, good times and just “loving the heck” out of his family and friends.</p>
<p>Rob’s key military assignments included commanding nuclear capable artillery in CONUS and a Pershing missile battery in Germany; commanding the 3rd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery (155 mm, SP) at Fort Sill, OK; serving as chief of staff for III Corps, artillery; and then as regimental tactical officer for the Fourth Regiment, U.S. Corps of Cadets at West Point. Rob was then assigned to joint duty as the chief, Force Assessments Division (J53), U.S. Strategic Command, Offutt AFB, NE. In June 2000, he deployed to the Republic of Korea and assumed command of the U.S. Army Area 1 Support Activity, responsible for the base operations of 42 U.S. camps and sites in the 2nd Infantry Division sector, including the U.S. side of the DMZ (Panmunjom). Following his return, he was the deputy commander and chief of staff for the U.S. Army Training Center at Fort Jackson, SC, providing basic training to over 53,000 new soldiers accessed in the U.S. Army during 2002-03. Rob’s final Army assignment returned him to Offutt AFB in July 2003, as the deputy chief of staff for United States Strategic Command, overseeing two major command reorganizations.</p>
<p>In 2005, Rob retired as a colonel, then served as a senior analyst for SAIC, as USSTRATCOM’s representative to the National Command and Coordination Capability Task Force, working at FEMA and determining joint and interagency C2 lessons learned from the Hurricane Katrina disaster in New Orleans, LA. He later was the command’s lead planner for pandemic influenza continuity planning and supported the Integrated Strategic Planning and Analysis Network until he returned to government service in 2007.</p>
<p>At the time of his passing in November 2020, Rob was the chief of staff, Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications Enterprise Center, responsible for directing and managing all staffing, resourcing, and manpower actions to provide comprehensive operations management, requirements, systems engineering and integration activities in support of the commander, United States Strategic Command, serving as the Department of Defense NC3 enterprise lead. Prior to this assignment, Rob served as the deputy director of the Project Global Shield Program Management Office, United States Strategic Command, Of-futt AFB, responsible for synchronizing all activities and integration of all efforts to deliver United States Strategic Command its new state-of-the-art command and control facility. </p>
<p>Rob’s awards and decorations include the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Distinguished Civilian Service Award; Defense Superior Service Medal with oak leaf cluster; Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster; Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the Parachutist Badge, and the Ranger Tab.</p>
<p>Rob Madden was incredibly fortunate in life! He was truly loved by many and unselfishly gave that love back with warmth, humor, and humility. He knew who he was, where he was going and lived by his convictions. A true friend and example to all! Rob will always be remembered by those who knew and loved him, and his spirit and goodness will live on in all those lives he touched…until we meet again. Well Done, Rob! Be Thou at Peace!</p>
<p><em>— Family, friends and classmates</em></p>
<p><em>Rob hit Whoops from Colorado ready to set the world on fire – and did so. His accomplishments </em><em>and friends are many. Can someone who says things like “Sir, the regiment is formed” go wrong? </em><em>Take such depth of intellect, add Maddog’s wit and warmth, and you have a lifetime friend.</em></p>
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<p><em>— </em>1978<em> Howitzer</em></p>
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