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John R. Evans Jr.
Lt. Gen. John R. Evans Jr
Official portrait, 2021
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service 1988–present
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands held United States Army North
United States Army Cadet Command
Fort Knox
United States Army Special Operations Aviation Command
160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)
2nd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)
Battles/wars Gulf War
War in Afghanistan
Iraq War
Awards Army Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal (4)
Spouse(s) Carolyn Ruppel[1]

John R. Evans Jr. is a United States Army lieutenant general who serves as the commanding general of United States Army North since September 9, 2021.[2][3][4] He most recently served as the commanding general of the United States Army Cadet Command and Fort Knox from May 18, 2018 to August 3, 2021. Previously, he served as the commanding General of the United States Army Special Operations Aviation Command from July 2016 to May 2018.[5][6][7][8]

Evans is a 1988 graduate of Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice. He completed flight training to become an army aviator in 1990. Evans later earned a Master of Arts degree in adult education from Kansas State University and a second Master of Arts degree in national security and strategic studies from the Naval War College.[6][7]

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Military offices
Preceded by
Erik C. Peterson
Commanding General of the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command
2016–2018
Succeeded by
Allan M. Pepin
Preceded by
Christopher P. Hughes
Commanding General of the United States Army Cadet Command and Fort Knox
2018–2021
Succeeded by
Johnny K. Davis
Preceded by
Laura J. Richardson
Commanding General of United States Army North
2021–present
Incumbent
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