Shawn R. Satterfield
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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 | 1986–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | 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, Vice Director of Strategy and Policy (VJ5), and Provisional Director of Force Development and Design (J7(P)) at Headquarters, United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) at MacDill AFB, Florida. He previously served as Commander of Special Operations Command North (SOCNORTH), Commander of the 20th Special Forces Group (20th SFG), and Commander of Special Operations Detachment – Central (SODCENT).[citation needed]
Satterfield enlisted in the Missouri Army National Guard at the age of 17, graduating from Army Basic Combat Training before his senior year of high school. Subsequently, he would attend and graduate from Army military police training after high school.[citation needed]
In 1991, Satterfield obtained a commission as an Infantry Officer from the Missouri Army National Guard Officer Leadership Program[1] at Southern Missouri State University and graduated with a degree in criminal justice. In 1993, he graduated from the U.S. Army Special Forces Qualification Course, learning Egyptian Arabic and served with the 20th Special Forces Group. Simultaneously, he also served as a Highway Patrol officer in Crawford County, Missouri.[2]
Satterfield deployed twice to Afghanistan, once to Colombia, once to Kosovo, and once to Iraq.[3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ https://www.mssu.edu/academics/arts-sciences/justice-studies/military-science/index.php
- ^ Amick, Jeremy (November 13, 2017). "Highway Patrolman enjoys parallel career in military special operations". Jefferson City News-Tribune. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ "Major General SHAWN R. SATTERFIELD". United States National Guard. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ "Major General Shawn R. Satterfield" (PDF). United States Special Operations Command. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
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