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Markus Laubenthal | |
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 General Markus Laubenthal (pictured as a one star) | |
| Born | December 4, 1962[1] Aachen |
| Allegiance |  Germany |
| Service | Army |
| Years of service | 1982–present |
| Rank |  General |
| Commands | 12th Armored Brigade 1st Panzer Division |
| Battles / wars | Kosovo War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Legion of Merit |
Markus Laubenthal (born December 4, 1962) is a German Army General and current Chief of Staff of SHAPE. He previously served as the German Vice Chief of Defence and inter alia as the Chief of Staff of U.S. Army Europe, making him the first non-American to hold that post.[2][3]
- ^ Thomas Wiegold. "Deutscher General wird Stabschef bei der US Army in Europa". Augen Geradeaus.
- ^ Jad Sleiman. "In historic first, German army general appointed USAREUR chief of staff". Stars and Stripes.
- ^ Jim Tice. "German officer to serve as U.S. Army Europe's chief of staff". Army Times.
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