Shapiro, commander of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, U.S. Army Europe in Germany, will become commander of the U.S. Army Sustainment Command in Rock Island, Illinois. Forces Korea, Republic of Korea. Its command group includes: Commanding General: Lieutenant General Christopher T. Donahue [5] Deputy Commanding General: Major General Brian J. Mennes Deputy Commanding General (Operations): Brigadier General Robert (Bob) T. Richie, Canadian Army [5] Chief of Staff: Colonel Kenneth Cole GO Dates of Rank. [6], XVIII Corps deployed to Europe on 17 August 1944 and became the XVIII Airborne Corps on 25 August 1944 at Ogbourne St. George, England, assuming command of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, as part of the preparation for Operation Market Garden. . Deputy Commanding General, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Liberty, North Carolina: May 19: Jul 21: in Aerospace Engineering from the United State Military Academy, West Point; an M.B.A. from Regis University, and an M.S. The reviewing official for the ceremony was Brig. 224th Military Intelligence Battalion (Aerial Exploitation), This page was last edited on 3 June 2023, at 12:20. Norman Schwarzkopf During Operations DESERT SHIELD / DESERT STORM, General Schwarzkopf commanded the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) and the combined coalition forces. Maj. Gregory A. Seymour Batteries A and B were assigned to Fort Bragg, North Carolina and Battery C was assigned to Fort Campbell, Kentucky. . The 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions have served with the corps since the 1950s. Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, commanding general of XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg, was the presiding officer for the ceremony. He said farewell as only an airborne Paratrooper. Powered by SLDMS; ACCESSIBILITY/SECTION 508; FOIA; NO FEAR ACT; Powered by SLDMS. Gen. Joseph A. Ryan, deputy commanding general (support), 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson, Colorado, is slated to become the new chief of staff for the 18th Airborne Corps. He previously served as commanding general of the 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum from May 1, 2019 to July 12, 2021, and as director of force management of the United States Army. In August 2006, XVIII Airborne Corps traveled to South Korea to participate in Ulchi Focus Lens, a joint training exercise between the Republic of Korea Army and coalition forces stationed there. 2023 www.fayobserver.com. . Office of the Chief of Staff, Army 21 Jul 21 The Chief of Staff of the Army announces the following officer assignments: Regular Army Lieutenant General Antonio A. Aguto, Jr. to Commanding. COL Herlihy later served as the Deputy District Commander for the New England District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Concord, Massachusetts . until 0400 est. He previously served as deputy commander for the 1st Theater Sustainment Command at Fort Bragg. In 1989 XVIII Airborne Corps, commanded by then LTG Carl Stiner, participated in the invasion of Panama in Operation Just Cause. The 18th Field Artillery Brigade deployed into Iraq with High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems. (USASOC) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. see less 1 (800) 342-9647, The MEO and Harassment Hotline: 910-929-8894. Always ready if needed to express the will of the American people upon anyone that would dare harm our national interest and way of life.. Norries dedication and commitment to service have been recognized with prestigious awards and decorations, including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, NATO Medal, and the Combat Action Badge. The 20th Engineer Brigade is a combat engineer brigade assigned to the XVIII Airborne Corps of the United States Army stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Photo By Sgt. Lt. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, he received . When calls cannot be answered immediately the MEO professional will respond within 24 hours. His initial assignment was Charlie Company, 3d Battalion (Mechanized, 12th. In his farewell speech, Costanza expressed his gratitude to the Soldiers, civilians, and families of the Division for their unwavering support and dedication. At the end of the Cold War in 1989 the corps consisted of the following formations and units: In 1991, XVIII Airborne Corps participated in the Persian Gulf War. Maj. Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, chief of staff for the 18th Airborne Corps, is slated to be commanding general of the 7th Infantry Division at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state, Pentagon officials said Tuesday. The Corps deployed forces to the Vietnam War, including the entire 101st Airborne Division and the 3rd Brigade of the 82nd Airborne division. XVIII Airborne Corps Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Sponsorship; . [citation needed] The 1-39th FA and 3-8th FA were key components of the thrust into Iraq in the first Gulf War, providing fire support for the French Foreign Legion and the 82nd Airborne Division. Gen. Beagle returns to Fort Drum, assumes command of 10th Mountain Division (LI)", "Fort Drum community welcomes new 10th Mountain Division commander", "Brigadier General (Promotable) Brian J. Mennes", "PN625 Maj. Gen. Brian J. Mennes Army", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Brian_Mennes&oldid=1136436719, United States Army personnel of the War in Afghanistan (20012021), United States Army Command and General Staff College alumni, Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal, Recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal (US Army), Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 30 January 2023, at 08:31. The MEO and Harassment Hotline: 910-929-8894. This will mean that the largest units that will be airborne specifically parachute certified will be at the brigade level. Roberson is commander of the Special Operations Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq. The division is one of Fort Braggs largest unitsand is the command for three brigade combat teams, a sustainment brigadeand a combat aviation brigade. Maj. Gen. Brian J. Mennes to deputy commanding general, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. [46], In mid-April, 2007, the Department of the Army confirmed the next OIF deployment schedule, with XVIII Airborne Corps deploying to relieve III Corps as the MNC-I at Camp Victory, Baghdad, Iraq. He previously served with the 28th Combat Support Hospital at Fort Bragg and is a previous platoon leader for the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division. Brian Joseph Mennes (born April 26, 1966)[1] is a United States Army major general who serves as the deputy commanding general of the XVIII Airborne Corps since August 2021. FORT GORDON, GA. -- The 35th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade held a Change of Command Ceremony, July 19, at the Barton Field Reviewing Stand located here.Col. Duty Assignment; Mar 23: Present: Deputy Commanding General, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Liberty, North Carolina: Jul 21: Feb 23: Deputy Director, Strategy, Plans and Policy, J-5, United States Central Command, MacDill Air .
By U.S. Army November 18, 2015. After commanding the 101st Airborne Division from 1958 to 1960, he was made superintendent at West Point. Burleson, commanding general, of the 7th Infantry Division at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, will become director of operations, United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/U.S. All of the battalions were subsequently re-flagged during the years following the Gulf War. The XVIII Airborne Corps maintains a strategic response force capability to deploy on short notice anywhere in the world by land, air, or sea, to conduct full-spectrum operations as an Army, joint, or combined headquarters. Along with the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, 24th Infantry Division and 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, XVIII Airborne Corps also gained operational control of the French 6th Light Armor Division (LAD) (which also included units from the French Foreign Legion). Kilgo, director of U.S. Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, will become commanding general of Army Communications-Electronics Command and Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Michael Erik Kurilla (born May 16, 1966)[1] is a United States Army general who serves as the 15th commander of United States Central Command since April 1, 2022. The XVIII Airborne Corps is Americas Contingency Corps and Fort Liberty is the home of the Armys Airborne and Special Operations Forces. Staff writer Rachael Riley can be reached at rriley@fayobserver.com or 910-486-3528. Photo by Staff Sgt. Commander, United States Central Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Commanding General, XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg, Fort Bragg, North Carolina and Germany, Chief of Staff, United States Central Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Commanding General, 82d Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Deputy Director for Special Operations and Counter-Terrorism, J-3, Joint Staff, Washington, DC, Deputy Commanding General (Maneuver), 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas and OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE, Iraq, Assistant Commanding General, Joint Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina and OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, Afghanistan. [11]. [2][3][4], Born in New Mexico,[1] Mennes graduated from the United States Military Academy with a B.S. 2009 2011: Commander of the 75th Rangers Regiment. The corps is designed for rapid deployment anywhere in the world and is referred to as "America's Contingency Corps." Gen. Lance Curtis, outgoing commander, 3rd. According to theGeneral Officer Management Office, Donahue has also assumed command of Operation Atlantic Resolve in Germany. Norrie assumed command of the 3rd ID, with Soldiers and leaders ready for his guidance and leadership. The 82nd Airborne Division and 18th Airborne Corpshavenew commanders, a U.S. Army Forces Command spokeswoman confirmed. Christopher O'Connor, 35th TTSB,. This biographical article related to the United States Army is a stub. Lieutenant General Brunson was commissioned as an infantry officer upon. GO Dates of Rank. Chief of Staff, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, North Carolina: Aug 18: Jul 19: Deputy Commanding General (Support), 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado and OPERATION FREEDOM'S SENTINEL, Afghanistan: Close. The Corps deployed forces to the United States occupation of the Dominican Republic ('Operation Power Pack') in 1965. Norrie committed to building on the Division's successes and ensuring its effectiveness as a highly capable and lethal fighting force. Michael Kurilla Michael Erik Kurilla (born May 16, 1966) [1] is a United States Army general who serves as the 15th commander of United States Central Command since April 1, 2022. Fort Liberty is the Armys flagship power projection platform that provides world-class support to Americas Airborne and Special Operations warriors and their Families. Dre Stout) KY where he served as the Deputy Commanding Officer to 4th Cavalry Brigade, First Army and then as the G-3/5/7 to First Army Division . Christopher Donahue, commanding general of XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg, was the presiding officer for the ceremony. The XVIII Airborne Corps will welcome a new commanding general Tuesday. On order, deploys into an AO/JOA in order to achieve expeditionary operational reach in support of an Army Service Component Command (ASCC) or Joint Task Force (JTF). When America needs her armed forces in a hurry, the first phone calls come to us. Canadian Brig. "Our heart goes out to the Soldier's family and friends as we collectively mourn the . He has also completed the U.S. Army Armor Officer Basic Course, Infantry Officer Advanced Course, and the Command and General Staff College. Fort Bragg to get new leader as Senate confirms 18th Airborne Corps commander to lead CENTCOM, the prior commander, Lt. Gen Michael Erik Kurilla, making decisionsaboutFort Braggs health protection level. Photos from the command change ceremonyThursday wereTweeted by the official account for the general staff of the Polish Armed Forces. [6] [7] McKiernan Assigned Deputy Commanding General of XVIII Airborne Corps. Costanza's commitment to lifelong learning is evident through his extensive military education. COL Herlihy later served as the Deputy District Commander for the New England District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Concord, Massachusetts . 1988 2004: Served in a variety of command positions in various infantry battalions during which they participated in the Gulf War and the stabilization force in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Dre Stout | Lt. Gen. Chris Donahue (left), the commanding general for the XVIII Airborne Corps, presents the Distinguished Service Medal to Maj. Gen. Charles D. Costanza (right), the outgoing commanding general for the 3rd Infantry Division, during a change of command ceremony at Cottrell Field on Fort Stewart, Georgia, June 1, 2023. XVIII Airborne Corps is scheduled to replace III Corps in November, 2007. The 18th Airborne Corps will welcome a new deputy commanding general and say goodbye to a chief of staff, the Department of Defense announced last week. Stiner served concurrently as Commander of Joint Task Force South. The living quarters for these three units were situated between the 82d Airborne Division and the Special Forces at Fort Bragg. Prior to his arrival at Fort Stewart, he served as the deputy chief . The 18th Airborne Corps also will welcome Maj. Gen. James E. Kraft Jr. as deputy commanding general for the 18th Airborne Corps, Pentagon officials said. 2015 2016: Deputy Director for Special Operations and Counterterrorism of the Joint Staff. According to theGeneral Officer Management Office, LaNeve also assumed command of Operation Atlantic Resolve in Poland this month. Prior to his arrival at Fort Stewart, he served as the deputy chief of staff, G-3/5/7, for the United States Army Forces Command. Commanding General, XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Liberty, Fort Liberty, North Carolina and Operation EUROPEAN ASSURE, DETER, AND REINFORCE, Germany, Commanding General, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Operation FREEDOM'S SENTINEL, Afghanistan; and Poland, Commander, Special Operations Joint Task Force-Afghanistan, United States Forces-Afghanistan/Headquarters North Atlantic Treaty Organization Special Operations Component Command-Afghanistan, OPERATION FREEDOM'S SENTINEL, Afghanistan, Deputy Director for Special Operations and Counter-Terrorism, J-3, Joint Staff, Washington, DC, Deputy Director for Special Operations and Counter-Terrorism, J-3, Joint Staff/Director, Soldier Lethality Cross Functional Team, Washington, DC, Commandant, United States Army Infantry School, United States Army Maneuver Center of Excellence/Director, Soldier Lethality Cross Functional Team, Fort Benning, Georgia, Commandant, United States Army Infantry School, United States Army Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning, Georgia. His steadfast leadership propelled the division to successfully execute joint training exercises, enhance partnerships with allies, and maintain a high state of combat readiness. 1 (877) 995-5247 Gen. Scott M. Naumann and promotoable Col. Jeth B. Rey. And that's exactly what XVIII Airborne Corps Deputy Commanding General Maj. Gen. Daniel Allyn did on April 2 at the Sicily Drop Zone. He determinedwhat closed and reopened on post based on the number of COVID-19 cases at Fort Braggand in the surrounding communities. Rank Date; . Its headquarters are at Fort Liberty, North Carolina. More:Is leading the 82nd Airborne the 'coolest job ever?' His latest assignment with FORSCOM started in June 2021 and continued through February,following an assignment as commander of the 7th Army Training Command at Grafenwoehr, Germany. He also served as director of operations forJoint Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg and held numerous positions in U.S. Army Special Operations Command units. Deputy Commanding General XVIII Airborne Corps 2175 Rock Merritt Avenue, Stop A, Fort Liberty, North Carolina 28310-5000. As commander of the corps, he led more than 90,000 troops in four divisions, including the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, and numerous brigades. Colonel (COL) John Wilcox graduated from The Virginia Military Institute and earned his commission in the Military Police (MP) Corps in 1999. Before coming to the 82nd, Donahue served as commander of Special Operations Joint Task Force-Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedoms Sentinel.

Commanding General, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Resolute Support Mission, North Atlantic Treaty Organization/Deputy Commanding General (Operations), United States Forces-Afghanistan/Commander, United States National Support Element Command-Afghanistan, OPERATION FREEDOM'S SENTINEL, Afghanistan, Chief of Staff, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Deputy Commanding General (Support), 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado and OPERATION FREEDOM'S SENTINEL, Afghanistan. Deputy Garrison Commander Fort Bragg, N.C. Command Sgt. All rights reserved. Naumann, deputy commanding general of support for the 1st Armored Division at Fort Bliss, Texas, will become director of the Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq. Maj. Gen. Brian Mennes, deputy commanding general of the 18th Airborne Corps, said in the April 28 release. This work, The Marne Division's Change of Command Ceremony, by SGT Dre Stout, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright. Lt. Gen. Joseph Anderson will relinquish command to Maj. Gen. Stephen Townsend during a ceremony at 10 a.m. on. Pending confirmation, Mennes was assigned as deputy commanding general of the XVIII Airborne Corps, replacing the nomination previously filled by Xavier T. Brunson, who become deputy commanding general of I Corps instead. Lieutenant General Xavier T. Brunson is the I Corps commanding general at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. 20th Engineers Brigade. LaNeve previously served as deputy chief of staff for the U.S. Army Forces Command at Fort Bragg from June 2021 until February this year, according to his biography. Since then, the corps has been the primary strategic response force, with subordinate units participating in over a dozen major operations (listed below) in both combat and humanitarian roles, primarily in Central America and the CENTCOM area of responsibility. Hes previously commanded the82nd Airborne Division's 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, and served as the divisions deputy chief of staff for operations and plans. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. The change of command ceremony is a tradition where the outgoing commander symbolically relinquishes command and authority by passing the divisions colors to the presiding officer, who will hand the colors to the incoming commander, thus beginning a new era of leadership for the incoming commander and the division. He previously served as a commander for the 112th Signal Battalion, 528th Sustainment Brigade at Fort Bragg and commander of a signal squadron for U.S. Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg. Even so, for traditional and historical reasons, the formation will continue to be called the XVIII Airborne Corps. Deputy Director for Special Operations and Counter-Terrorism, J-3, Joint Staff, Washington, DC: May 18: Sep 18: [2], XVIII Airborne Corps returned to Fort Bragg in October 2022 after a nine month deployment to Germany, in support of NATO and European Allies and partners. Lt. Gen. Chris Donahue (left), the commanding general for the XVIII Airborne Corps, Donahue led more than 18,000 paratroopers assigned to the 82nd since July 2020. The corps was responsible for securing VII Corps' northern flank against a possible Iraqi counterattack. The 82nd Airborne Division will transfer after the division returns from Afghanistan. Under the previous Army Chief of Staff's future restructure of the Army, the corps headquarters of the XVIII Airborne Corps will lose its airborne (specifically parachute) certification as a cost-cutting measurethe same will occur to the divisional headquarters of the 82nd Airborne Division. [2] [3] [4] [5] He previously served as the commanding general of XVIII Airborne Corps and before that as the chief of staff of United States Central Command. Huston, commanding general and commandant for the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School in Charlottesville, will become assistant judge advocate general for military law and operations for the Army in Washington. Some of his additional assignments include Strategic Planner, 18th Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, N.C., an assignment that included a deployment to Iraq; Combat Engineer Trainer, Fort Irwin, Calif.; Aide-de-Camp to the Deputy Commanding General, 18th Airborne Corps; Battalion Commander, 19th Engineer Battalion, Fort Knox, Ky.; and Army Fellow . During Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, XVIII Airborne Corps Artillery consisted of the 3d Battalion, 8th Field Artillery; 5th Battalion, 8th Field Artillery; and the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 39th Field Artillery. He previously served as deputy chief of staff for U.S. Army Forces Command at Fort Bragg. The corps will deploy along with 1st Armored Division and 4th Infantry Division, as well as 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, and 1st BCT, 82nd Airborne Division. XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Liberty, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., M-F In June 1964 Westmoreland . As commander of the 18th Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg, Kurillaworked with health officialsinmaking decisionsaboutFort Braggs health protection levelduring the COVID-19 pandemic. Maj. Gen. Christopher LaNeve assumed command of the 82nd last week. Fort Liberty Garrison Commander. The 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized) was 'reflagged' as the 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized) in April 1996.[45]. Roberson is a former deputy chief of staff for the U.S. Army Reserve Command at Fort Bragg and commanded the 3rd Special Forces Group from 2012 to 2014. This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Government.

[8] After graduating from West Point, he was commissioned into the U.S. Army as an infantry officer in 1988. "[3][10][11] He is a former commander of the 75th Ranger Regiment. [9] From 2012 to 2014 he was the Assistant Commanding General of Joint Special Operations Command. GO Dates of Rank. Lt. Gen. Michael X. Garret is the Commanding General of U.S. Army Central located at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. The XVIII Airborne Corps maintains a strategic response force capability to deploy on short notice anywhere in the world by land, air, or sea, to conduct full-spectrum operations as an Army, joint, or combined headquarters. It was one of the largest airborne operations of the war, with the British 6th and U.S. 17th Airborne Divisions under command. The 5th Battalion, 8th Field Artillery also served in a major support role for 82d and French troops during the Gulf War. GO Dates of Rank. 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Rank Date; Major General: 2 Mar 18: . 2019 2022: Commanding General of the XVIII Airborne Corps. Although the Army General Officer website shows that Kurilla handed over command of the 18th Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg this month, it did not show as of Monday his promotion to the rank of four-star general. XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg Deputy Commanding General Maj. Gen. Daniel B. Allyn, right, passes the 18th Fires Brigade colors to incoming 18th Fires Brigade Commander Col. Wilson A . Gen. Joseph A. Ryan, chief of staff for the 18th Airborne Corps, has been named as deputy chief of staff for operations for the NATO Resolute Support Mission, deputy commanding. This biographical article related to the United States military is a stub. 2016 2018: Commanding General of the 82nd Airborne Division. The Corps headquarters was deployed to Afghanistan from May 2002 2003, and became Combined Joint Task Force 180 for the deployment. [7] During his early career Kurilla participated in the United States invasion of Panama[9] and the Gulf War, as well as operations in Haiti, Kosovo, and Bosnia. [8], The Corps was reactivated at Fort Bragg on 21 May 1951 under the command of Major General John W. Leonard. Batteries A and B were Airborne-qualified, while Battery C was air assault. Maj. Gen. Brian J. McKiernan, USA, has been assigned as deputy commanding general, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. In addition to command assignments as a General Officer, General Kurilla served as the Director of Operations and Assistant Commanding General for Joint Special Operations Command,. Deputy Commanding General XVIII Airborne Corps 2175 Rock Merritt Avenue, Stop A, Fort Liberty, North Carolina 28310-5000 . THe Hotline provides 24/7 information on MEO and Harassment policies and procedures on how and where to file complaints, the behaviors that constitute discrimination and harassment, and information about the DoD Safe Helpline for sexual assault. [2][3][4][5] He previously served as the commanding general of XVIII Airborne Corps and before that as the chief of staff of United States Central Command. Michael, deputy director for strategic planning and policy for the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command at Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii, will become deputy commanding general for U.S. Army Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The 82nd's changed commander Thursday, and the 18th Airborne Corps changed its commander Friday,Col. Kathy Turner said. More:Deputy commander of 82nd Airborne Division is promoted. [44] During the Gulf War of 1991 it was part of the 18th Aviation Brigade. [7] In 2022, he deployed to Germany to oversee U.S. troop deployments in response to the 20212022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis.[12]. When the concept of armored corps proved unnecessary, II Armored Corps was re-designated as XVIII Corps on 9 October 1943 at the Presidio of Monterey, California. He also provided inputfollowing attacks onthe American embassy in Iraq asthe 82nd Airborne Divisions Immediate Response Forcerapidly deployed to the Middle Eastin their first no-notice combat deployment since 1989. Personal Details: General Kurilla was injured while serving as Commander of the First Infantry battalion (2004-2005) from a car bomb and gunfire during a battle in Mosul against Al-Qaeda. Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, "Register of Graduates and Former Cadets of the United States Military Academy", "PN1606 Lt. Gen. Michael E. Kurilla Army, 117th Congress (2021-2022)", "XVIII Airborne Corps commander set to be next CENTCOM boss", "Webcast: CENTCOM Welcomes New Commander", "Lieutenant General Michael E. Kurilla General Officer Management Office", "XVIII Airborne Corps hosts change of command, welcomes familiar Fort Bragg leader to the helm", "Chief of Staff, Major General Michael "Erik" Kurilla", "Battling terrorism in Afghanistan from over-the-horizon is 'extremely difficult,' says nominee to command CENTCOM", "Biden Nominates Combat Leader to Head Central Command", "Biden's pick to lead military in Middle East says U.S. has a 'moral obligation' to help Afghans left behind", "Israeli Defense Forces Biography of CENTCOM Commander, General Kurilla", Commanding General of the 82nd Airborne Division, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Michael_Kurilla&oldid=1154529540, This page was last edited on 13 May 2023, at 03:11.

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