Russel Honore
Russel Honoré Nickname(s) "The Ragin' Cajun" Born 1947 (age 67–68) Lakeland, Louisiana, U.S. Allegiance United States of America Service/branch  United States Army Years of service 1971–2008 Rank Lieutenant general Commands held First Army 2nd Infantry Division Awards Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (5) Bronze Star Expert Infantryman Badge Website Official website Russel L. Honoré (/ˈɒnəreɪ/ ON-ər-ay; born 1947) is a retired Lieutenant General who served as the 33rd commanding general of the U.S. First Army at Fort Gillem, Georgia. He is best known for serving as commander of Joint Task Force Katrina responsible for coordinating military relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina-affected areas across the Gulf Coast and as the 2nd Infantry Division's commander while stationed in South Korea. He served until his retirement from the Army on January 11, 2008. Honoré is sometimes known as "The Ragin' Cajun", although he is actually of Louisiana Creole (French, Spanish, and African) background. The Honoré family surname is still found among the Cane River Créoles and in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana.