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Deputy Commander, United States Central Command: No. Commander Term Service branch Portrait ... 3 years, 1 day: U.S. Army: 8: General John Abizaid (born 1951)
The United States Central Command (USCENTCOM or CENTCOM) is one of the eleven unified combatant commands of the U.S. Department of Defense.It was established in 1983, taking over the previous responsibilities of the Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force (RDJTF).
The new headquarters was established at Fort McPherson, and its new mission was to serve as the Army component in a unified command, the United States Central Command, which has responsibility over a vast overseas area covering parts of Africa, Asia, and the Persian Gulf.
Gen. Kurilla is congratulated by his predecessor, Gen Frank McKenzie as he assumes command of CENTCOM on 1 April 2022.. Born in California and raised in Elk River, Minnesota, Kurilla received a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from the United States Military Academy, an MBA from Regis University, and a master's degree in national security studies from the National War College. [8]
Patrick D. Frank is a United States Army lieutenant general who serves as the commanding general of United States Army Central since July 7, 2022. [1] He most recently served as the Chief of Staff of the United States Central Command and before that served as the Commanding General of the Joint Readiness Training Center.
Command Sergeant Major, United States Military Academy (USMA) Command Sergeant Major Phil K. Barretto [80] U.S. Army: Operating forces: First United States Army: Command Sergeant Major, First Army: Command Sergeant Major Christopher A. Prosser [81] [82] U.S. Army: Eighth Army: Command Sergeant Major, Eighth Army: Command Sergeant Major Robin M ...
Lloyd James Austin III (born August 8, 1953) is a retired United States Army officer and current civil servant who has served as the 28th United States secretary of defense since January 22, 2021. Before retiring from the military in 2016, Austin served as the 12th commander of United States Central Command (CENTCOM), beginning in March 2013. [1]
Michael Xavier Garrett (born 1961) was a General in the United States Army who served as commanding general of United States Army Forces Command from 2019 to 2022. [1] He previously served as the commanding general of United States Army Central, chief of staff of United States Central Command and commanding general of United States Army Alaska.