Patrick D. Frank is a United States Army lieutenant general who serves as the commanding general of United States Army Central since July 7, 2022.[1] He most recently served as the Chief of Staff of the United States Central Command and before that served as the Commanding General of the Joint Readiness Training Center.[2][3][4][5][6]
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | United States Army Central Joint Readiness Training Center 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry |
| Battles / wars | Gulf War Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (3) |
Frank earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance from St. Bonaventure University in 1989.[4][7] He later received a Master of Public Administration degree from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University, a master's degree in national security and strategic studies from the Naval War College and a Master of Strategic Studies degree from the United States Army War College.[4]
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This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Government.
- ^ "Sumter Today: A Change of Command for U.S. Army Central". The Item. July 7, 2022. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
- ^ "Major General Patrick D. Frank – General Officer Management Office". www.gomo.army.mil.
- ^ "Chief of Staff, Major General Patrick D. Frank". plainsguardian.dodlive.mil.
- ^ a b c "Biography: Brigadier General Patrick D. Frank" (PDF). September 11, 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
- ^ "Outgoing senior commander to be honored at Fort Riley ceremony". June 23, 2017.
- ^ "Frank promoted to brigadier general". www.army.mil. December 9, 2015.
- ^ "Distinguished Alumni". St. Bonaventure University. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
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