Bryan P. Fenton
Bryan Patrick Fenton[1] (born 1965) is a lieutenant general in the United States Army who has served as the 16th commander of the Joint Special Operations Command since July 2021.[2] He most recently served as the senior military assistant to the Secretary of Defense from August 12, 2019 to June 2021.[3] He previously served as the deputy commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command. Fenton is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame.[4][5]
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| Born | 1965 (age 56–57) New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1987–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Joint Special Operations Command Special Operations Command Pacific |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (3) |
In April 2022, Fenton was nominated for promotion to general and appointment as the commander of United States Special Operations Command, succeeding General Richard D. Clarke.[6][7]
Awards and decorations
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 Defense Superior Service Medal |
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 Bronze Star Medal with two oak leaf clusters |
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 Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters |
 Joint Service Commendation Medal |
 Army Commendation Medal |
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 Army Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters |
 Joint Meritorious Unit Award |
 Valorous Unit Award |
 Meritorious Unit Commendation |
 Army of Occupation Medal |
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 Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal |
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 Iraq Campaign Medal with two service stars |
 Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal |
 Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
 Army Service Ribbon |
 NATO Medal for the former Yugoslavia |
References
- "Bryan P. Fenton".
- "Lieutenant General Bryan P. Fenton (USA)". GOMO. Retrieved 2021-08-07.
- "DVIDS - Images - 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit hosts U.S. Secretary of Defense [Image 3 of 4]". www.dvidshub.net. Archived from the original on 2019-09-26.
- "Deputy Commander, U.S. Pacific Command > U.S. Pacific Command > Article View". www.pacom.mil. Archived from the original on 2017-07-13.
- "Fenton succeeds Kilrain at Special Operations Command, Pacific".
- Youssef, Nancy; Lubold, Gordon (April 11, 2022). "White House Expected to Name New Commander to Lead Allied Forces in Europe". The Wall Street Journal. Washington, D. C. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
- Myers, Meghann (April 12, 2022). "Army generals to be nominated to lead European Command, Special Operations Command: report". Military Times.
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