Paul E. Funk II | |
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 Funk in 2019 | |
| Born | 1962 (age 61–62) Fort Hood, Texas, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1984–2022 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Training and Doctrine Command III Corps Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve 1st Infantry Division 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division |
| Battles/wars | Operation Desert Shield Gulf War Iraq War War in Afghanistan Operation Inherent Resolve |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal with "C" device Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (4) Bronze Star Medal (4) |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Yeoseck |
| Children | 3 |
| Relations | LTG Paul E. Funk (father) LTG John J. Yeosock (father-in-law) |
Paul Edward Funk II[1] (born 1962) is a retired four-star general in the United States Army who last served as the commanding officer of the Army Training and Doctrine Command.[2] He previously served as the 60th Commanding General of III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas,[3] and as the Commanding General, Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve. Funk was born at Fort Hood, Texas, graduated from Fort Knox High School, and was commissioned an Armor Officer through ROTC upon graduation from Montana State University in 1984.[4] His first assignments saw him serve in a variety of Armor and Cavalry roles to include Tank Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, Squadron Commander of 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment and Brigade Commander of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division located at Fort Hood.
Funk is the son of Lieutenant General Paul E. Funk I and is married to the former Elizabeth Yeosock, daughter of Lieutenant General John J. Yeosock. They have three children and one grandson.[5][6][7]
Funk holds a bachelor's degree in speech communications from Montana State University and a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University. He is also a graduate of the Armor Basic Officer Leaders and Advanced Courses, and the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth. He completed his Senior Service College as a fellow at the Institute of Advanced Technology, University of Texas at Austin.[8]
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Funk has deployed five times and has led soldiers in combat during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, twice in Operation Iraqi Freedom, in Operation Enduring Freedom, and in Operation Inherent Resolve. Funk was Commanding General, Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve from 2017 to 2018.[9][10]
 Combat Action Badge
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 Army Staff Identification Badge
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 1st Infantry Division Combat Service Identification Badge
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 7th Cavalry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia
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 13 Overseas Service Bars
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Funk holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications from Montana State University and a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University. He is a graduate of the Armor Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Command and General Staff College, and completed his Senior Service College as a fellow attending the Institute of Advanced Technology at the University of Texas at Austin. He is a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.
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