Andrew Rohling

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Andrew Rohling
Lt. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling (2).jpg
Official portrait, 2022
AllegianceUnited States
Branch United States Army
Years of service1989–present
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa
United States Army Africa
173rd Airborne Brigade
3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment
Awards Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal (2)
Purple Heart

Andrew M. Rohling is a United States Army lieutenant general who serves as the deputy chair of the NATO Military Committee. He previously served as the deputy commanding general of United States Army Europe and Africa from 2022 to 2024. He also served as the commanding general of Southern European Task Force-Africa and deputy commanding general for Africa of the United States Army Europe and Africa. [1] [2]

In May 2023, Rohling was nominated for reappointment as lieutenant general with assignment as deputy chair of the NATO Military Committee. [3] [4] In February 2024, he assumed the position. [5]

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References

  1. "Commander". www.setaf-africa.army.mil.
  2. "Major General Andrew M. Rohling - General Officer Management Office".
  3. "PN593 — Lt. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling — Army". United States Congress . 4 May 2023.
  4. Senate Session, Part 3. C-SPAN (video). 26 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  5. "NATO Military Committee welcomes new Deputy Chair, Lieutenant General Andrew M. Rohling". NATO. 12 February 2024.
Military offices
Preceded by Deputy Commanding General (Support) of the 10th Mountain Division
2015–2017
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations of the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps
2017–2018
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Commanding General of United States Army Europe
2018–2020
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of United States Army Africa
2020
Unit merged
Commanding General of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa
2020–2022
Succeeded by
New office Deputy Commanding General for Africa of United States Army Europe and Africa
2020–2022
Preceded by Deputy Commanding General of United States Army Europe and Africa
2022–2024
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Chair of the NATO Military Committee
2024–present
Incumbent