Army Speakers

Founded in 1775, the US Army is the oldest branch of our military. Soldiers have served our country for hundreds of years, putting their lives at risk to preserve American freedom. Share their brave stories from the front lines at your next event. Whether it’s a Medal of Honor recipient or a retired general, WSB helps event planners inspire and motivate audiences with moving stories from renowned Army speakers. Available for in-person or virtual events and meetings.

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WSB Exclusive Speaker

David Petraeus

Director, CIA (2011-2012); Commander of U.S. and International Security Assistance Forces-Afghanistan (2010-2011); Partner, KKR

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WSB Exclusive Speaker

Leon Panetta

U.S. Secretary of Defense (2011-2013), Director, Central Intelligence Agency (2009-2011), Chief of Staff to President Bill Clinton (1994-1997), Director, U.S. Office of Management and Budget (1993-1994) and Co-founder, Panetta Institute for Public Policy

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WSB Exclusive Speaker

Sal Giunta

First Living Medal of Honor Recipient Since the Vietnam War, Author

$25K - $40K
WSB Exclusive Speaker

Chuck Hagel

U.S. Secretary of Defense (2013–2015); U.S. Senator (1997–2009); Co-founder, Vanguard Cellular Systems, Inc.

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Keith Alexander

Board of Directors, Amazon; Founder, IronNet Cybersecurity; Former Commander, U.S. Cyber Command; Former Director, National Security Agency; Former Chief, Central Security Service

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WSB Exclusive Speaker

Martin Dempsey

Board of Directors Chairman, USA Basketball; Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (2011-2015)

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WSB Exclusive Speaker

Tom Ridge

First Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Former Governor of Pennsylvania; Chairman, Ridge Global

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Keynote Speaker

Richard D. Clarke

12th Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)

$40K - $70K
Keynote Speaker

Scotty Smiley

First Blind Active Duty Officer in Military History; Author

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Keynote Speaker

John Register

Paralympic Silver Medalist and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)

Under $25,000
Keynote Speaker

Greg Gadson

Soldier, Teammate and Leader

Under $25,000
Keynote Speaker

Rocky Bleier

From Wounded Soldier to NFL Hero

Under $25,000
Keynote Speaker

Afterburner, Inc.

Accelerating Individual, Team, and Organizational Performance

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Keynote Speaker

Vincent Boles

Former Army Chief Operating Officer, Coach, Leader, and Logistics Guru

Under $25,000
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Thomas Kolditz

Leadership Keynote Speaker, retired Brigadier General, Author, and Executive Director of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders

Under $25,000

Didn’t find the army speaker you were looking for? WSB works with many of the industry’s top speakers each year. Our team of experienced speaker agents is committed to helping you find the perfect speaker for your event. Please contact us for a custom proposal.