John V. Meyer III | |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1993–present |
| Rank | Major General |
John V. Meyer III is a United States Army major general who serves as the commanding general of the Chief of Staff, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command, Peterson Space Force Base. [1] [2]
John V. Meyer III graduated from the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) in 1993, where he earned a degree in history. Upon graduation, he was commissioned into the Armor Branch of the United States Army. He furthered his military education by graduating from the U.S. Army's School of Advanced Military Studies and the U.S. Naval War College. [1] [2]
Meyer has held various command positions throughout his military career. He commanded the 2d Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, and the 2d Cavalry Regiment. He also served as the Deputy Commanding General (Maneuver) of the 4th Infantry Division. Most recently, he served as Commanding General of the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley in Kansas. [1] [2]
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