Michelle Fraley | |
|---|---|
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| Born | Michelle Hernández 1962 (age 61–62) |
| Education | Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership M.A. in International Relations and Affairs MBA B.Sc. in Foreign Languages |
| Alma mater | University of Phoenix Troy University Nova Southeastern University West Point Military Academy |
| Spouse | Tom Fraley |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1980–2014 (33–34 years) |
| Rank |  Colonel |
| Commands held | DISA-Europe Army Network Enterprise Technology Command Warrior Transition Brigade |
Michelle Fraley | |
|---|---|
| Superintendent Puerto Rico Police | |
| In office January 2, 2017 – January 8, 2018 | |
| Governor | Ricardo Rosselló |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michelle Hernández de Fraley |
| Cabinet | 17th Cabinet of Puerto Rico |
Michelle Fraley (née Hernández) is a retired military officer and was the Superintendent of the Puerto Rico Police. Fraley is also the first Puerto Rican woman to graduate from West Point Military Academy and the first woman to hold the aforementioned post of superintendent. She is also the former chief of staff of the Army Network Enterprise Technology Command. Academically, Fraley holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Nova Southeastern University, a Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Relations and Affairs from Troy University, and a Ph.D. in organizational leadership from the University of Phoenix.[1]
Fraley retired from the United States Army in 2014 after 30 years of service. Her final of six commanding posts before retiring was as commander of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Warrior Transition Brigade (WTB) in the National Capital Area.[2] As she completed her final post, she was described as a "Wonder Woman" in dealing with wounded warriors that returned from the battlefront to assume other roles in the military or transition into private life.[3]
After her retirement, she returned to her homeland of Puerto Rico. Upon her return, she was appointed as special assistant to the Superintendent of the Puerto Rico Police, leading the Strategic Initiative Group.[4][5] In this capacity, Fraley was charged with analyzing the entire state police organization. After Ricardo Rosselló won the 2016 Puerto Rico general elections, Governor elect Roselló nominated her for Superintendent of the Puerto Rico Police. Fraley resigned on January 8, 2018.[6]
Military awards[edit]
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit with one oak leaf cluster
Defense Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Meritorious Service Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Joint Service Achievement Medal
National Defense Service Medal with one bronce Service star
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Kosovo Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
NATO Medal (Yugoslavia)
NATO Medal (Kosovo)
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Army Meritorious Unit Commendation
Army Superior Unit Award
Badges:
See also[edit]
- History of women in Puerto Rico
- List of Puerto Rican military personnel
- Puerto Rican women in the military
References[edit]
- ^ "La ACLU respalda a la coronel – El Nuevo Día". Elnuevodia.com. 2014-02-23. Retrieved 2014-03-03.
- ^ "Warrior Transition Brigade welcomes new commander | Article | The United States Army". Army.mil. 2013-01-25. Retrieved 2014-03-03.
- ^ "Journal 012314 by DCMilitary.Com". ISSUU. Retrieved 2014-03-03.
- ^ "Tuller designa a coronela retirada como ayudante especial – El Nuevo Día". Elnuevodia.com. 2014-02-22. Retrieved 2014-03-03.
- ^ "Yo vengo de una cultura machista". El Nuevo Día (in Spanish). 2014-02-25. Retrieved 2014-03-03.
- ^ Ruiz Kuilan, Gloria (January 8, 2018). "Ricardo Rosselló aceptó la renuncia de la comisionada de la Policía". El Nuevo Día.