Mike Scaparrotti | |
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 Scaparrotti in uniform, active General | |
| Nickname(s) | "Scap"[1] |
| Born | March 5, 1956 Logan, Ohio, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1978–2019 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Supreme Allied Commander Europe United States European Command United Nations Command ROK/U.S. Combined Forces Command United States Forces Korea I Corps International Security Assistance Force Joint Command 82nd Airborne Division |
| Battles / wars | Operation Joint Endeavor Operation Support Hope Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (3) Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (5) Bronze Star (3) |
| Alma mater | United States Military Academy (BS) University of South Carolina (MEd) |
Curtis Michael "Mike" Scaparrotti (born March 5, 1956) is a retired United States Army four-star general who last served as the commander of United States European Command. He concurrently served as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe.[2][3] Scaparrotti previously served as the director of the Joint Staff. Prior to his tour with the Joint Staff, Scaparrotti served as commander, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command and deputy commander, U.S. Forces – Afghanistan, the commanding general of I Corps and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and the commanding general of the 82nd Airborne Division.[4]
In addition, Scaparrotti served in key leadership positions at the tactical, operational, and strategic level of the United States military, including as director of operations, United States Central Command and as the 69th commandant of cadets at the United States Military Academy. He commanded forces during Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan), Support Hope (Zaire/Rwanda), Joint Endeavour (Bosnia-Herzegovina), and Assured Response (Liberia).[5]
In 1978 Scaparrotti graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. His military education includes the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Command and General Staff College, and the United States Army War College. He holds a master's degree in Administrative Education from the University of South Carolina.[6]
- ^ Vandiver, John. "For Next EUCOM Chief, Old Threats Made New Poses Challenge". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
"His experience as a commander at every echelon while facing incredibly demanding security challenges in our country's hottest spots give him the experience and skills needed for Europe and our nation at this time," current EUCOM chief Gen. Philip Breedlove said in a statement. "'Scap' is a superb match for the security situation in Europe as it is rapidly evolving and becoming more complex."
- ^ "NATO announces nomination of General Curtis M. Scaparrotti as Supreme Allied Commander Europe".
- ^ http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CHRG-113shrg87878/pdf/CHRG-113shrg87878.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "United States Forces Korea | Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti". Archived from the original on 2013-10-14. Retrieved 2013-10-07.
- ^ "United States Forces Korea | Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti". Archived from the original on 2013-10-14. Retrieved 2013-10-07.
- ^ "United States Forces Korea | Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti". Archived from the original on 2013-10-14. Retrieved 2013-10-07.