Michael X. Garrett
Michael Xavier Garrett (born 1961) is a retired general in the United States Army who served as the 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.[2]
The son of Edward Garrett, a retired Army
President Joe Biden appointed Garrett as commissioner for the American Battle Monuments Commission in July 2023, and he was elected to serve as chairman on 1 August 2023.
Assignments
Garrett was the commanding general of United States Army Forces Command, located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He previously served as the commanding general of United States Army Central, located at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.[citation needed]
Garrett's assignments include chief of staff of United States Central Command, commanding general of
Education
Garrett's military education includes completion of the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced courses, the United States Army Command and General Staff College, and a prestigious Senior Service College Fellowship. He also holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Xavier University.
Awards and decorations
Combat Infantryman Badge |
Master Parachutist Badge |
Ranger tab |
Pathfinder Badge |
Basic Army Recruiter Badge |
British Parachutist Badge |
4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division Combat Service Identification Badge
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Distinctive Unit Insignia
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5 Overseas Service Bars |
Army Distinguished Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster |
Defense Superior Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters |
Legion of Merit with four oak leaf clusters |
Bronze Star Medal with two oak leaf clusters |
Defense Meritorious Service Medal |
Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters |
Joint Service Commendation Medal
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Army Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters
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Joint Service Achievement Medal
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Army Achievement Medal
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Joint Meritorious Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters |
Army Meritorious Unit Commendation |
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star |
Iraq Campaign Medal with three service stars |
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal |
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
Korea Defense Service Medal |
Humanitarian Service Medal |
Army Service Ribbon |
award numeral 6
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References
- ^ Riley, Rachel (8 July 2022). "'I can't wait to see where you take them': Fort Bragg-based command gets new four-star general". The Fayetteville Observer.
- ^ "Lt. Gen. Garrett named new U.S. Army Central commander". The State. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
- ^ France, By (1 October 2010). "Profile: Brig. Gen. Micheal Xavier Garrett – Xavier Magazine". Xtra.xavier.edu. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
- ^ Implications of Fighting, By, With, and Through (4 October 2017). "LTG Michael X. Garrett | Association of the United States Army". Ausa.org. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Lt. Gen. Michael Garrett nominated to lead FORSCOM - News". Stripes. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
- ^ "Head of Army's Middle East command nominated to four-star job in charge of stateside forces". 16 January 2019.
- ^ "General Michael X. Garrett". U.S. Army. Retrieved 21 March 2019.