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R.J. Garcia | |
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| Commandant of Cadets, United States Military Academy | |
| Preceded by | Lori L. Robinson |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Garcia |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | United States Military Academy (BS),Kansas State University (MS),Army War College (MSS) |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal,Legion of Merit,Bronze Star,Meritorious Service Medal,Air Medal,Army Commendation Medal,Joint Service Achievement Medal,Army Achievement Medal,Combat Action Badge,Senior Army Aviator Badge,Air Assault Badge,Army Staff Badge |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1996-Present |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands | Commandant of Cadets,United States Military Academy 25th Combat Aviation Brigade,25th Infantry Division Contents3-6 CAV,1st Armored Division B Company,1-3 ATKHB,3rd Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom 09-10 Operation Inherent Resolve |
R.J. Garcia is a United States Army brigadier general currently serving as the 81st Commandant of the United States Military Academy,commonly known as West Point. [1] . He most recently served as the Deputy Commanding General - Support of the 25th Infantry Division from 2023-2024,and prior to that he served as the Executive Officer to the Deputy Commander,U.S. Indo-Pacific Command,Camp H.M. Smith from 2021-2023 [1] .