Paul E. Funk II | |
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Born | 1962 (age 61–62) Fort Hood, Texas, United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Years of service | 1984–2022 |
Rank | General |
Commands | Training and Doctrine Command III Corps Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve 1st Infantry Division 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division |
Battles / wars | |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal with "C" device Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (4) Bronze Star Medal (4) |
Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Yeoseck |
Children | 3 |
Relations | LTG Paul E. Funk (father) LTG John J. Yeosock (father-in-law) |
Paul Edward Funk II[1] (born 1962) is a retired four-star general in the United States Army who last served as the commanding officer of the Army Training and Doctrine Command.[2] He previously served as the 60th Commanding General of III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas,[3] and as the Commanding General, Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve. Funk was born at Fort Hood, Texas, graduated from Fort Knox High School, and was commissioned an Armor Officer through ROTC upon graduation from Montana State University in 1984.[4] His first assignments saw him serve in a variety of Armor and Cavalry roles to include Tank Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, Squadron Commander of 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment and Brigade Commander of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division located at Fort Hood.