E. John Deedrick | |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1988–2023 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) Special Operations Command Korea 10th Special Forces Group 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group |
Battles/wars | Gulf War Iraq War Operation Inherent Resolve |
Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (2) |
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.[1][2][3] 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).[4][5][6][7] He received his commission in 1988 through the Reserve Officers Training Corps program at The Citadel in 1988.[8][9]