Curtis M. Scaparrotti
| Curtis Scaparrotti | |
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Scaparrotti as SACEUR and as commander of EUCOM
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| Birth name | Curtis Michael Scaparrotti |
| Nickname(s) | "Mike" |
| Born |
March 5, 1956 Logan, Ohio, U.S. |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army
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| Years of service | 1978 – present |
| Rank |
 General
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| Commands held |
United States European Command SACEUR United Nations Command ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command U.S. Forces Korea I Corps International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Joint Command 82nd Airborne Division |
| Battles/wars |
Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) Operation Support Hope (Zaire/Rwanda) Operation Joint Endeavor (Bosnia-Herzegovina) Operation Assured Response (Liberia) |
| Awards |
Defense Distinguished Service Medal (3) Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (5) Bronze Star Medal (3) Meritorious Service Medal (5) Army Commendation Medal (5) Army Achievement Medal |
Curtis Michael "Mike" Scaparrotti (born March 5, 1956) is a four-star general in the United States Army, and is the current Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) of NATO Allied Command Operations. Scaparrotti is also the commander of the United States European Command. He succeeded General Philip M. Breedlove on May 3, 2016 at EUCOM and on May 4 as SACEUR.
Scaparrotti recently served as the Director of the Joint Staff. Prior to his tour with the Joint Staff, General 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.
In addition, Scaparrotti has served in key leadership positions at the tactical, operational, and strategic level of the United States military to include Director of Operations, United States Central Command and as the 69th Commandant of Cadets at the United States Military Academy. He has commanded forces during Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan), Support Hope (Zaire/Rwanda), Joint Endeavour (Bosnia-Herzegovina), and Assured Response (Liberia).
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.
A native of Logan, Ohio, Scaparrotti began his career after receiving his commission as a second lieutenant in the infantry following graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1978.
His initial duty assignments were as a rifle and anti-tank platoon leader, operations officer and company commander in 3rd Battalion, 325th Infantry, 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
In 1984, Scaparrotti completed the infantry officer advanced course at Fort Benning, Georgia, followed by studies in Administrative Education at the University of South Carolina, where he earned his Master of Education degree.
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