Michael Kurilla

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Michael Kurilla
Lt. Gen. Michael E. Kurilla.jpg
Born (1966-05-16) May 16, 1966 (age 55)
California, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1988–present
RankLieutenant General
Commands heldXVIII Airborne Corps
82nd Airborne Division
Battles/warsGulf War
Iraq War
War in Afghanistan
Operation Inherent Resolve
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal (3)
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal (5)
Purple Heart (2)

Michael Erik Kurilla (born May 16, 1966)[1] is a United States Army lieutenant general who serves as the Commanding General of the XVIII Airborne Corps. Previously, he served as the Chief of Staff of the United States Central Command.[2][3][4][5]

References[]

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Government.

  1. ^ "Register of Graduates and Former Cadets of the United States Military Academy". 1991.
  2. ^ "Lieutenant General Michael E. Kurilla – General Officer Management Office". www.gomo.army.mil.
  3. ^ "Chief of Staff, Major General Michael "Erik" Kurilla". plainsguardian.dodlive.mil.
  4. ^ "XVIII Airborne Corps hosts change of command, welcomes familiar Fort Bragg leader to the helm". www.army.mil.
  5. ^ "XVIII Airborne Corps hosts change of command, welcomes familiar Fort Bragg leader to the helm". DVIDS.
Military offices
Preceded by
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Assistant Commander for Support of the Joint Special Operations Command
2012–2014
Succeeded by
Preceded by
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Deputy Commanding General (Maneuver) of the 1st Infantry Division
2014–2015
Succeeded by
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Preceded by Deputy Director for Special Operations and Counter-Terrorism of the Joint Staff
2015–2016
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of the 82nd Airborne Division
2016–2018
Succeeded by
Preceded by Chief of Staff of the United States Central Command
2018–2019
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of the XVIII Airborne Corps
2019–present
Incumbent


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