Michael L. Howard

Michael L. Howard is a United States Army lieutenant general serving as the deputy commander of the United States European Command.[1] Prior to that, he was the command's operations director.[1][2]

Michael L. Howard
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1986–present
RankLieutenant General
Commands heldUnited States Army Military District of Washington
Train Advise Assist Command – East
4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division
1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsGulf War
War in Afghanistan
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal (5)

Awards and decorations
Combat Infantryman Badge with Star (2nd award)
Ranger tab
Master Parachutist Badge
10th Mountain Division Combat Service Identification Badge
75th Ranger Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia
11 Overseas Service Bars
Defense Superior Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Army Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Joint Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
Valorous Unit Award
Meritorious Unit Commendation with oak leaf cluster
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Southwest Asia Service Medal with two service stars
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with four service stars
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon with bronze award numeral 3
NATO Meritorious Service Medal
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)

References
  1. "Lt. Gen. Michael L. Howard, U.S. Army". United States European Command. Retrieved August 26, 2020. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. https://news.mercer.edu/mercer-alumnus-holds-high-ranking-military-post-in-washington-d-c/

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Military offices
Preceded by
Stephen Twitty		 Deputy Commander of the United States European Command
2020–present		 Incumbent
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