 He retired in 2007, after a 38-year career.As Deputy Commander, United States Northern Command, Inge helped lead the command responsible to deter, prevent and defeat threats and aggression aimed at the United States, its territories and interests within the assigned area of responsibility and, as directed by the President or Secretary of Defense, provide defense support of civil authorities including consequence management operations.Joseph Richard Inge was born on August 20, 1947, in Chase City, Virginia.