Richard L. Zellmann
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Years of service1992–present
RankMajor General
Commands held1st Space Brigade
1st Space Battalion
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal

Richard L. Zellmann is a United States Army major general who serves as the deputy combined joint force space component commander of the United States Space Command. He previously served as the command's deputy director for operations.[1][2][3][4][5]

In September 2023, Zellman was nominated for promotion to major general.[6]

Dates of promotion

Rank Date
Brigadier general August 2, 2020
Major general December 5, 2023

References

  1. ^ "Brigadier General Richard L. Zellmann - General Officer Management Office". www.gomo.army.mil.
  2. ^ "Senior space officer to receive first star". www.army.mil.
  3. ^ "Col Richard L. Zellmann to receive first star". DVIDS.
  4. ^ "53rd Signal Battalion conducts change of command". DVIDS.
  5. ^ "1st Space Brigade welcomes new commander". www.army.mil.
  6. ^ "PN1049 — Army". U.S. Congress. September 21, 2023.
Military offices Preceded byThomas L. James Commander of the 1st Space Brigade 2016–2018 Succeeded byEric D. Little Preceded by??? Director of Future Operations of the Joint Force Space Component Command 2018–2019 Command redesignated New office Deputy Director for Strategy, Plans, and Policy of the United States Space Command 2019–2021 Succeeded byDevin Pepper Preceded byShawn Bratton Deputy Director for Operations of the United States Space Command 2021–2023 Succeeded byEric D. Little New title Deputy Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander of United States Space Command 2023–present Incumbent