Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr.
Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. | |
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McKenzie in 2019 | |
| Nickname(s) | Frank |
| Born | 1956 or 1957 (age 68–69) Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1979–2022 |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | 1st Battalion, 6th Marines |
| Commands | United States Central Command 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit 1st Battalion, 6th Marines |
| Battles / wars | War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)|War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal |
Kenneth Franklin McKenzie Jr. (born 1956 or 1957) is a retired United States Marine Corps general who served as the 14th commander of the United States Central Command from March 28, 2019 to April 1, 2022. He served as Director of the Joint Staff from July 5, 2017 after having previously served for two years as Director of Strategic Plans and Policy (J-5) on the Joint Staff.
In May 2022, he became the Executive Director of the Global and National Security Institute, University of South Florida, and in July 2022 he was appointed Executive Director for the Florida Center for Cybersecurity. He also serves as the President, Board of Directors, of the Institute for Applied Engineering, University of South Florida.