Curtis A. Buzzard | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Curtis A. Buzzard |
| Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1992-present |
| Rank |  Brigadier general |
| Commands | 82nd Airborne Division 1st Battalion, 504th Infantry Regiment 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment 1st Battalion, 505th Infantry Regiment 7th Infantry Division United States Military Academy |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal (3) Meritorious Service Medal (6) |
Curtis A. Buzzard is a United States Army officer currently serving as the 78th Commandant of the United States Military Academy.
Education[]
Buzzard earned a master's degree from Harvard University and the Marine Corps University.[1]
Military career[]
Buzzard graduated from the United States Military Academy (West Point) in 1992 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the 82nd Airborne Division as a rifle platoon leader.[2] He went on to serve in numerous command roles as company leader within several different units including the 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment and later in the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment.
Buzzard later attended the Marine Corps University and returned to the 82nd Airborne Division as a Battalion Operations Officer and Battalion Executive Officer. He later served as Battalion Commander for the 1st Battalion, 505th Infantry Regiment. Buzzard then served as the US Army War College Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and returned to the 82nd Airborne Division where he served as the Division G3 and later commanded the division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team.[3] Buzzard also served as the Army Military Aide to the President, serving Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
Buzzard served tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan.[4]
On June 28, 2019 Colonel Buzzard was appointed Commandant of the Cadet Corps at West Point.[5] On October 4, 2019, Buzzard was promoted to brigadier general.[6]
Personal life[]
Buzzard is married and is a father of three daughters.
Awards and decorations[]
- Defense Superior Service Medal
- Legion of Merit (3 awards)
- Bronze Star Medal (3 awards)
- Meritorious Service Medal (6 awards)
- Army Commendation Medal (3 awards)
- Combat Infantryman's Badge
- Expert Infantryman's Badge
- Ranger Tab
- Master Parachutist Badge
- Air Assault Badge
- Presidential Service Badge
- Army Staff Badge
- Numerous foreign jump wings
References[]
- ↑ http://www.pointerview.com/2019/10/10/buzzard-promoted-to-rank-of-brigadier-general/
- ↑ http://www.pointerview.com/2019/10/10/buzzard-promoted-to-rank-of-brigadier-general/
- ↑ https://www.westpoint.edu/military/commandant/biography
- ↑ https://www.westpoint.edu/military/commandant/biography
- ↑ https://www.west-point.org/commandant-promoted-to-rank-of-brigadier-general/
- ↑ https://www.west-point.org/commandant-promoted-to-rank-of-brigadier-general/
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