Patrick B. Roberson

[1][2][3] He previously served as Commanding General, United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School from August 2019 to August 2022,[1][2][4] and as Commander of Special Operations Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve Iraq and Syria July 2018 and June 2019.

[1][5][6] Roberson attended the Minnesota State University, Mankato and graduated in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree in political science, and was commissioned from the Maverick ROTC Battalion as a second lieutenant into the Infantry Branch.

Upon completion of the Special Forces Qualification Course, Roberson served in 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) as a Detachment Commander in Iraq during Operation Provide Comfort and in Bosnia-Herzegovina during Operation Joint Guard.

[1] Following this, he took the position of Deputy Chief of Staff G-3/5/7, United States Army Reserve Command at Fort Liberty.

[1] Roberson was assigned as Commander, United States John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School[1][2][4] in August 2019.