Matthew McFarlane explained

Matthew McFarlane
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Army
Branch Label:Branch
Serviceyears:1992–present
Rank:Major General
Commands:Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve
4th Infantry Division
4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division
1st Battalion (Airborne), 503d Infantry Regiment
Battles:War in Afghanistan
Iraq War
Awards:Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (4)
Bronze Star Medal (3)

Matthew W. McFarlane is a United States Army major general who has served as deputy commanding general of I Corps since September 2023. He most recently served as commander of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve from September 8, 2022 to August 22, 2023.[1] [2] He also served as the deputy commanding general of United States Army Pacific from August 2021 to July 2022, and as the commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division from 2019 to 2021. Previously, he was the Senior Military Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Defense.[3] [4] [5] [6]

In June 2024, McFarlane was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as commanding general of I Corps.[7] [8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: General Officer Assignment Announcement, dtd 2 June 2022. 2022-06-02. 2022-06-03. Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army. GOMO.
  2. Web site: CJTF-OIR Change of Command, Sept. 8, 2022. 2022-09-09. 2022-09-12. Tampa, Florida. U.S. Central Command.
  3. Web site: Major General Matthew W. McFarlane - General Officer Management Office.
  4. Web site: Leading the ranks. www.jmu.edu.
  5. Web site: Carson honors 2020 Good Neighbor – Fort Carson Mountaineer. May 27, 2021 .
  6. Web site: Colonel Matt McFarlane. www.jber.jb.mil.
  7. Web site: PN1831 — Maj. Gen. Matthew W. McFarlane — Army. 2024-06-14. U.S. Congress.
  8. Web site: General Officer Announcements. 2024-06-14. U.S. Department of Defense.