Kenneth E. Tovo
United States Army general
Kenneth E. Tovo | |
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Born | (1961-03-21) March 21, 1961 (age 63) New York, United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1983–2018 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | United States Army Special Operations Command NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan Special Operations Command Central |
Battles/wars | Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal (4) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2) |
Kenneth Ernest Tovo (born March 21, 1961) is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who served as Commanding General of the United States Army Special Operations Command.[1][2] He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1983. He has served as Deputy Commander, United States Southern Command, Commander of Special Operations Command Central, Deputy Commanding General, Special Operations Command Europe, Chief of Staff, United States Army Special Operations Command, and Commanding General, Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan and NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan.[2][3]
Awards and decorations
Combat Infantryman Badge |
Master Parachutist Badge |
Special Forces Tab |
Ranger tab |
1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) Combat Service Identification Badge |
1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) Distinctive Unit Insignia |
7 Overseas Service Bars |
References
- ^ "Register of Graduates and Former Cadets, United States Military Academy". google.ca. 1989. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
- ^ a b isafadmin. "Lieutenant General Ken Tovo – Resolute Support Mission". nato.int. Archived from the original on 11 May 2015. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-04-18. Retrieved 2015-05-19.
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Preceded by | Military Deputy Commander of the United States Southern Command 2013–2015 | Succeeded by Joseph P. DiSalvo |
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