David R. Hogg

David R. Hogg
Major General David R. Hogg Commander, U.S. Army Africa
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1981 - present
Rank	Major General

Major General David R. Hogg is the Commanding General of United States Army Africa (USARAF).^[1]

In his current assignment, Major General Hogg is the senior U.S. Army officer in Italy and commands the Army Component to United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM)^[2][3]

Military career

Major General David R. Hogg was commissioned as an Armor Officer after graduating from the United States Military Academy. His key leadership assignments include service as a Tank Platoon Leader & XO, C Company, 3-37 Armor, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas; Delta Tank & HHC Commander in 5-77 Armor, 8th Infantry Division, Mannheim, Germany; Company/Team Observer-Controller at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California; Battalion Commander, 2-37 Armor (Iron Dukes), 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany; Commander, 2nd Brigade Combat Team (Warhorse), 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas (OIF 1); Commander, Operations Group, Fort Irwin, California; Assistant Division Commander-Support, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany; Commanding General, 7th U.S. Army, Joint Multinational Training Command (JMTC).

MG Hogg was previously the Deputy Commanding General, Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan. MG Hogg is a graduate of the Armor Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Airborne and Ranger Schools, Combined Arms and Services Staff School, US Army Command and General Staff College, School of Advanced Strategic Arts program, and United States Army War College. He holds a Master’s degree in Military Arts and Science and also in National Security Strategy.

MG Hogg’s awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with “V” device, Defense and Army Meritorious Service medals, Kosovo Campaign medal, NATO medal, and Combat Action Badge. Unit awards include the Valorous Unit award, Joint Meritorious Unit award, and the Army Superior Unit award. He holds Scorpion Belt Buckle #221.

See also

• United States Army
• United States Africa Command
• United States Army Africa
• SETAF

References

1. ^ http://www.usaraf.army.mil/NEWS/NEWS_100610_CHANGE_OF_COMMAND_USARAF.html
2. ^ http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=52241
3. ^ http://www.usaraf.army.mil/NEWS/NEWS_100610_CHANGE_OF_COMMAND_USARAF.html

External links

• US Army Africa Official Website

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