Back مايكل كوريلا Arabic Michael Kurilla German مایکل کوریلا Persian מייקל קורילה HE Майкл Курілла Ukrainian 迈克尔·库里拉 Chinese
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| Birth name | Michael Erik Kurilla |
| Nickname(s) | Gorilla |
| Born | 16 May 1966 California, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1988–present |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | United States Central Command XVIII Airborne Corps 82nd Airborne Division 75th Ranger Regiment 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal (4) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star (5) Purple Heart (2) |
| Alma mater | |
Michael Erik Kurilla (born 16 May 1962)[1] is a United States Army general who serves as the 15th commander of United States Central Command since 1 April 2022.[2][3][4][5] He previously served as the commanding general of XVIII Airborne Corps and before that as the chief of staff of United States Central Command.[6][7]
- ^ "Register of Graduates and Former Cadets of the United States Military Academy". 1991.
- ^ "PN1606 — Lt. Gen. Michael E. Kurilla — Army, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". U.S. Congress. 5 January 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ Myers, Meghan (7 January 2021). "XVIII Airborne Corps commander set to be next CENTCOM boss". Military Times.
- ^ "General Officer Announcement". U.S. Department of Defense. 7 January 2021. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- ^ "Webcast: CENTCOM Welcomes New Commander". DVIDS. 1 April 2022.
- ^ "Lieutenant General Michael E. Kurilla – General Officer Management Office". www.gomo.army.mil.
- ^ "XVIII Airborne Corps hosts change of command, welcomes familiar Fort Bragg leader to the helm". www.army.mil.
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