Paul E. Funk II | |
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 Funk in 2019 | |
| 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 held | 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 | Operation Desert Shield Gulf War Iraq War War in Afghanistan Operation Inherent Resolve |
| 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.
- ^ Stairrett, Amanda Kim (8 April 2009). "Family calls Fort Hood home". Fort Hood Herald. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
- ^ Voss, Michael Vernon (21 June 2019). "Funk assumes command of TRADOC". U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
- ^ "Fort Hood receives new commanding general". 25 News KXXV and KRHD. 13 April 2017. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ "Like father, like son: MSU alum leads international coalition in fight against ISIS". Montana State University Alumni Association Collegian 2018. Vol. 95. 23 September 2018. pp. 22–23. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
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