Patrick Frank Explained

Patrick Frank
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Army
Serviceyears:1989–present
Rank:Lieutenant General
Commands:United States Army Central
Joint Readiness Training Center
3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division
1st Battalion, 28th Infantry
Battles:Gulf War
Iraq War
War in Afghanistan
Awards:Army Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal (3)

Patrick D. Frank is a United States Army lieutenant general who serves as the commanding general of United States Army Central since July 7, 2022.[1] He most recently served as the Chief of Staff of the United States Central Command and before that served as the Commanding General of the Joint Readiness Training Center.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Frank earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance from St. Bonaventure University in 1989.[4] [7] He later received a Master of Public Administration degree from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University, a master's degree in national security and strategic studies from the Naval War College and a Master of Strategic Studies degree from the United States Army War College.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sumter Today: A Change of Command for U.S. Army Central. July 7, 2022. July 8, 2022. The Item.
  2. Web site: Major General Patrick D. Frank – General Officer Management Office. www.gomo.army.mil.
  3. Web site: Chief of Staff, Major General Patrick D. Frank. plainsguardian.dodlive.mil.
  4. Web site: Biography: Brigadier General Patrick D. Frank . September 11, 2017 . May 23, 2021.
  5. Web site: Outgoing senior commander to be honored at Fort Riley ceremony. June 23, 2017.
  6. Web site: Frank promoted to brigadier general. www.army.mil.
  7. Web site: Distinguished Alumni . St. Bonaventure University . May 23, 2021.