Matthew J. Van Wagenen
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Matthew J. Van Wagenen is a United States Army major general who currently serves as deputy chief of staff for operations (DCOS-OPS) of Allied Command Operations in the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. He was previously the deputy commanding general of V Corps at Victory Forward in Poznan, Poland and another prior assignment was as the chief of staff of operations of NATO, Allied Rapid Reaction Corps.[1][2][3] He served as deputy commanding general of the 3rd (United Kingdom) Division and the 1st Cavalry Division, and as the commander of Task Force Southeast in Gardez City, Paktia Province, Afghanistan, from March to August 2017.[4][5][6][7] He has participated in numerous combat operations, such as the Battle of Ramadi in 2006.[8]
Matthew J. Van Wagenen | |
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Born | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1991–present |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | Task Force Southeast 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division 4th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment 1st Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment |
Battles/wars | Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (5) Bronze Star Medal (3) |