Thomas Carden Explained

Thomas Carden
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Army
Serviceyears:1986–present
Rank:Lieutenant General
Commands:Georgia National Guard
560th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade
Georgia Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion
Awards:Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal

Thomas M. Carden Jr. is a United States Army lieutenant general who has served as the deputy commander of United States Northern Command since May 2024. He most recently served as the adjutant general of Georgia from 2019 to 2024. He previously served as the deputy commander of Multi-National Division Southeast (Romania).[1] [2]

In January 2024, Carden was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as deputy commander of the United States Northern Command and vice commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command.[3] [4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Guard Biography. www.nationalguard.mil.
  2. Web site: Maj. Gen. Tom Carden Sworn in as Ga.’s 43rd Adjutant General. DVIDS.
  3. Web site: PN1296 - 1 nominee for Army, 118th Congress (2023-2024) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress.
  4. Web site: General Officer Announcements. U.S. Department of Defense.