Ben Hodges
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General Frederick B. (Ben) Hodges |
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Lieutenant General Ben Hodges in 2008
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| Born |
April 6, 1958 Quincy, Florida, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1980–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | United States Army Europe |
| Battles/wars |
Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Awards |
Defense Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal (4) Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal (7) |
Lieutenant General Frederick Benjamin "Ben" Hodges III (born 6 April 1958) is a United States Army officer who serves as commanding general, United States Army Europe.
A 1980 United States Military Academy graduate, Hodges became an infantry officer, serving as a platoon leader and company executive officer in the 2nd Armored Division in Germany. After completing the Infantry Officer Advanced Course in 1984, he served with the 101st Airborne Division. In March 1989 Hodges became an instructor at the United States Army Infantry School. He studied at the Command and General Staff College and graduated from the School of Advanced Military Studies in 1993, becoming G-3 of the 2nd Infantry Division.
Hodges served as a battalion executive officer with the 101st Airborne before becoming Aide-de-camp to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe in August 1995. He became a battalion commander in the 101st Airborne in 1997. He was Congressional Liaison Officer at the Office of the Chief of Legislative Liaison between 1999 and 2000. After graduating from the National War College in 2001, Hodges served at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk. Taking command of the 1st Brigade of the 101st Airborne in 2002, Hodges led the brigade in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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