E. John Deedrick
E. John Deedrick | |
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| Nickname(s) | J |
| Born | 27 May 1960 Columbus, Georgia |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 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 |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (2) |
| Children | Michael, Mary-Margaret |
| Relations | Divorced |
| Other work | Founder and CEO of E. John Deedrick Jr. and Associates LLC
Global Special Operations Foundation Board of Advisors Jan 2024 - Present Special Operations Warrior Foundation Ambassador Sep 2023 - Present |
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. 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). He received his commission in 1988 through the Reserve Officers Training Corps program at The Citadel in 1988. He is currently on a Special Assignment in the Middle East