Patrick E. Matlock | |
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Born | Yuba City, California | July 3, 1965
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1988–present |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | 1st Armored Division Fort Bliss 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team |
Battles/wars | Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal (3) |
Patrick Ernest Matlock (born July 3, 1965) [1] [2] is a United States Army lieutenant general who serves as the Army's G-3/5/7 (deputy chief of staff for operations, plans and training) of the Army Staff since October 2022. [lower-alpha 1] He most recently served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations of the United Nations Command, ROK/US Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea. Previously, he was the Commanding General of the 1st Armored Division. [6] [7] [8] [9]
Born in Yuba City, California, [2] Matlock graduated from the United States Military Academy with a B.S. degree in 1988 and was assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood. [1]
Matlock was nominated and confirmed for promotion to lieutenant general in April 2021, but he never assumed the rank. [10] In September 2022, he was again nominated and confirmed for promotion to lieutenant general and appointment as deputy chief of staff for operations, plans, and training of the U.S. Army. [11]
Matlock married Jacqueline Damaris "Jacqy" Franks on September 12, 1992. [2] She is the daughter of General Tommy Franks. Matlock and his wife have three children. [8]
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