Shawn R. Satterfield
Shawn R. Satterfield | |
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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Born | c. 1969 (age 54–55) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 199–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | 20th Special Forces Group |
| Battles/wars | Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Inherent Resolve Operation Iraqi Freedom |
Shawn R. Satterfield (born c. 1969) is a United States Army major general who serves as the Deputy Commander for Mobilization and Reserve Affairs, United States Special Operations Command Deputy Commander for Mobilization and Reserve Affairs, United States Special Operations Command. He previously served as commander of Special Operations Command North, commander of 20th Special Forces Group, and commander of Special Operations Detachment – Central.
Military Career[edit]
Satterfield enlisted in the Missouri Army National Guard at the age of 17, graduating from Basic Combat Training before his senior year of high school. Subsequently, he would attend and graduate Military Police after high school.
In 1991, Satterfield obtained a commission as an Infantry Officer from Southern Missouri State University and graduated with a degree in criminal justice. In 1993, he graduated from the Special Forces Qualification Course, learning Egyptian Arabic and would go onto serve with 20th Special Forces Group. Simultaneously, he also served as a Highway Patrol officer in Crawford County, Missouri.[1]
Satterfield would deploy twice to Afghanistan, once to Colombia, once to Kosovo, and once to Iraq.[2][3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Highway Patrolman enjoys parallel career in military special operations | Jefferson City News-Tribune". www.newstribune.com. November 13, 2017. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ "National Guard > Leadership > Joint Staff > Special Staff > Senior Leader Management Office > General Officer Management > bio-show". www.nationalguard.mil. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ "Major General Shawn R. Satterfield" (PDF).
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