Stephen G. Smith | |
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.jpg.webp) Official portrait, 2021 | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1991–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | 7th Infantry Division United States Army Field Artillery School 18th Field Artillery Brigade 2nd Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Yugoslav Wars Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal |
| Alma mater | The Citadel Mississippi State University United States Army Command and General Staff College |
Stephen G. Smith is a United States Army major general who serves as commanding general of the 7th Infantry Division since May 11, 2021. He previously served as deputy commanding general of I Corps from July 2020 to May 2021, as well as commandant of the United States Army Field Artillery School from June 2018 to June 2020.[1][2] Smith also commanded the 18th Field Artillery Brigade from June 2013 to June 2015.[3][4]
A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Smith was commissioned as a second lieutenant from the ROTC program at The Citadel in 1991. He holds a master's degree from Mississippi State University, and is a graduate of the Field Artillery Basic and Advanced Courses, the United States Army Command and General Staff College, the Senior Service College, and the Joint and Combined Warfighting School.[5]
In September 2023, Smith was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as director's advisor for military affairs to the director of national intelligence.[6][7]
References
- ↑ "Major General Stephen G. Smith (USA)". General Officer Management Office. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ↑ "BG Smith promotion ceremony". Facebook. July 4, 2020. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ↑ Capt. Devon Thomas (June 10, 2015). "18th Field Artillery Brigade changes leaders". U.S. Army. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ↑ Capt. Devon Thomas (June 11, 2015). "18th Field Artillery Brigade changes leaders". dvidshub.net. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ↑ "USFAS Smith bio". Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ↑ "PN938 — Maj. Gen. Stephen G. Smith — Army, 118th Congress (2023-2024)". U.S. Congress. September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ↑ Shane, Leo (December 7, 2023). "23 top military leaders still in limbo after nominations blockade ends". Marine Corps Times. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
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