Frank Helmick
| Frank Helmick | |
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Helmick in November 2009
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| Born | April 29, 1953 |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army
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| Years of service | 1976–2012 |
| Rank |
 Lieutenant General
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| Commands held |
XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg Multi-National Security Transition Command Iraq Southern European Task Force |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards |
Defense Distinguished Service Medal Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
Frank Helmick is a retired United States Army Lieutenant General. He is the former Commanding General of the XVIII Airborne Corps. From February to December 2011, he additionally served as the Deputy Commanding General for Operations, United States Forces - Iraq. Prior to assuming command of the XVIII Airborne Corps, LTG Helmick commanded the Multi-National Security Transition Command - Iraq along with the NATO Training Mission-Iraq from July 3, 2008 to October 7, 2009.
Helmick has held numerous command and senior staff positions. He has commanded and served in many units in both operational and training Commands: Commander 3rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Commander Ranger Training Brigade, Fort Benning, Georgia; Assistant Division Commander 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky; Commander of the Southern European Task Force (Airborne), Vicenza, Italy.
His staff assignments include service in the 82nd Airborne Division, the Joint Staff, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense where he served as the Senior Military Advisor to the Deputy Secretary of Defense.
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