David M. Rodriguez
David M. Rodriguez | |
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Official portrait, 2013 | |
| Born | 23 May 1954 Overbrook, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1976–2016 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | United States Africa Command United States Army Forces Command 82nd Airborne Division International Security Assistance Force Joint Command United States Forces – Syria |
| Battles / wars | Invasion of Panama Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (3) Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (5) Bronze Star Medal (2) |
David Mitchell "Rod" Rodriguez (born 23 May 1954) is an American Army four-star general who served as the Commander of the United States Africa Command from April 2013 till August 2016.
Rodriguez served as the Commanding General of the United States Army Forces Command from 12 September 2011 until 15 March 2014. He has also served as Commander, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command (IJC) and Deputy Commander, United States Forces – Afghanistan (USFOR-A) from 12 November 2009 to 11 July 2011. General Rodriguez retired in August 2016 after 40 years of service.