Michael X. Garrett

Michael Xavier Garrett (born 1961) is a general in the United States Army, who serves as the commanding general of United States Army Forces Command. He previously served as Commanding General of United States Army Central, Chief of Staff of U.S. Central Command and Commanding General of United States Army Alaska.[1]

Michael X. Garrett
General Michael X. Garrett in March 2019
Born1961 (age 58–59)
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1984–present
RankGeneral
Commands heldUnited States Army Forces Command United States Army Central
United States Army Alaska
4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne)
3rd Battalion, 325th Infantry (Airborne)
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
Iraq War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (5)

The son of Edward Garrett, a Command Sergeant Major (CSM) in the Army,[2] Garrett is from Cleveland, Ohio and attended High School in Germany. He was Commissioned in 1984 into the Infantry upon his graduation from Xavier University.[3] Garrett was nominated for promotion to General to become the Commanding General of United States Army Forces Command in January 2019.[4][5] He was confirmed by the Senate for the position in February and assumed command in March.[6]

Assignments

Garrett is the Commanding General of United States Army Forces Command, located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He previously served as the Commanding General of United States Army Central, located at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.

Garrett's assignments include Chief of Staff of U.S. Central Command, Commanding General of United States Army Alaska, Deputy Commander of U.S. Alaskan Command and multiple joint and operational tours, staff assignments at numerous levels as well as several commands. Highlights include commanding 3rd Battalion, 325th Infantry (Airborne), 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He deployed to Afghanistan as chief of current operations, Combined Task Force 180 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He then commanded 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division (Light), which deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Following brigade command, Garrett served as the Deputy Commanding General of United States Army Recruiting Command. Following his tour with Recruiting Command, Garrett returned to Fort Bragg where he served as the Chief of Staff, XVIII Airborne Corps. As the XVIII Airborne Corps Chief of Staff, he deployed to Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn, where he served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for United States Forces-Iraq.

Education

Garrett's military education includes completion of the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced courses, the US Army Command and General Staff College, and a prestigious Senior Service College Fellowship. He also holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Xavier University.

Awards and decorations
Combat Infantryman Badge
Master Parachutist Badge
Ranger tab
Pathfinder Badge
Basic Army Recruiter Badge
British Parachutist Badge
4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division Combat Service Identification Badge
75th Ranger Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia
5 Overseas Service Bars
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Legion of Merit with four oak leaf clusters
Bronze Star Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters
Army Meritorious Unit Commendation
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Iraq Campaign Medal with three service stars
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korea Defense Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon with bronze award numeral 6
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References
  1. "Lt. Gen. Garrett named new U.S. Army Central commander". The State. Retrieved 2019-02-09.
  2. France, By (2010-10-01). "Profile: Brig. Gen. Micheal Xavier Garrett – Xavier Magazine". Xtra.xavier.edu. Retrieved 2019-02-09.
  3. Implications of Fighting, By, With, and Through. "LTG Michael X. Garrett | Association of the United States Army". Ausa.org. Retrieved 2019-02-09.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. "Lt. Gen. Michael Garrett nominated to lead FORSCOM - News". Stripes. Retrieved 2019-02-09.
  5. https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2019/01/16/head-of-armys-middle-east-command-nominated-to-four-star-job-in-charge-of-stateside-forces/
  6. "General Michael X. Garrett". U.S. Army. Retrieved 2019-03-21.
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