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Michael Erik Kurilla (born 16 May 1962) is a United States Army general who serves as the 15th commander of United States Central Command since 1 April 2022. He previously served as the commanding general of XVIII Airborne Corps and before that as the chief of staff of United States Central Command.
General Michael “Erik” Kurilla is from Elk River, Minnesota and commissioned into the Infantry from the United States Military Academy, West Point in 1988. Throughout his career, he has led Airborne, Mechanized, Stryker, Ranger and Joint Special Operations,
General Michael “Erik” Kurilla is from Elk River, Minnesota and commissioned into the Infantry from the United States Military Academy, West Point in 1988. Throughout his career, he has led...
7 de ene. de 2022 · Erik Kurilla, a three-star Army general with combat experience in Iraq and Afghanistan, is expected to replace Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie as the top US commander for the Middle East. CENTCOM oversees the US military's relationship with Israel and faces challenges from Iran and Russia.
1 de abr. de 2022 · U.S. Army Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla assumed command of CENTCOM from, TAMPA, Fla. – The outgoing commander of U.S. Central Command, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., relinquished command today during a change of command ceremony downtown.
22 de feb. de 2022 · Lt. Gen. Michael "Erik" Kurilla, who commands the 18th Airborne Corps, will lead U.S. military operations in the Middle East and neighboring nations. He will replace Marine Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, who retires in April, and face challenges from Iran, ISIS, Russia and China.
6 de ene. de 2022 · Washington CNN — President Joe Biden is nominating Army Lt. Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla to be the next commander of US Central Command, which oversees military operations in the Middle East,...
