E. John Deedrick Explained

E. John Deedrick
Allegiance:	United States
Branch:	United States Army
Serviceyears:	1988–2023
Rank:	Lieutenant General
Commands:	Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) Special Operations Command Korea 10th Special Forces Group 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group
Battles:	Gulf War Iraq War Operation Inherent Resolve
Awards:	Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (2)

Edwin John Deedrick Jr. is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who last served as the United States military representative to the NATO Military Committee from August 24, 2021 to May 2023.^{[1] [2] [3]} He most recently served as the Commander of the Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan. Previously, he served as the Commanding General of the 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne).^{[4] [5] [6] [7]} He received his commission in 1988 through the Reserve Officers Training Corps program at The Citadel in 1988.^{[8] [9]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: PN645 - 1 nominee for Army, 117th Congress (2021-2022). June 17, 2021. Congress.gov.
2. Web site: FY 21 Announcements. 2021-07-22. GOMO.
3. Admiral Rob Bauer . Rob Bauer . CMC_NATO . 1430180073806733312 . 2021-08-24 . Today, I was delighted to welcome, on behalf of the #NATOMC, 3 new National Military Representatives . Brussels, Belgium . 2021-09-08 . https://twitter.com/CMC_NATO/status/1430180073806733312/photo/1.
4. Web site: Lieutenant General Edwin J. Deedrick, Jr. - General Officer Management Office. Gomo.army.mil.
5. Web site: E. John Deedrick. PDF. Soc.mil. 2021-10-26.
6. Web site: Special Forces Supply earns top Army Logistics honors. DVIDS.
7. Web site: Former college classmates trade command at Fort Bragg. Drew. Brooks. The Fayetteville Observer.
8. Web site: PN722 — Army, 101st Congress (1989-1990). 2021-06-13. U.S. Congress. September 22, 1989.
9. Web site: Commander - Lieutenant General E. John Deedrick Jr.. 2021-06-13. NATO Resolute Support.