| 1. Grew up in Elk River, Minnesota. |
| 2. Joined the U.S. Army as an infantry officer in 1988 after graduating from West Point. |
| 3. Active in the Gulf War, U.S. invasion of Panama, and Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti early in his service. |
| 4. Participated in peacekeeping operations in Bosnia and Kosovo during his military career. |
| 5. Led the 1st Battalion of the 24th Infantry Regiment in Iraq during 2005. |
| 6. Sustained three gunshot wounds during a battle in Mosul but continued to command, earning a Bronze Star for valor. |
| 7. Originally served as the commander of the 2nd Ranger Battalion before leading the 75th Ranger Regiment. |
| 8. Held the position of assistant commanding general of Joint Special Operations Command from 2012 to 2014. |
| 9. Oversaw troop movements in Germany amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022. |
| 10. Played a crucial role during the Iran-Israel conflict starting in June 2025, showcasing strategic influence. |
| 11. Active in Operation Just Cause (Panama), Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, and Operation Uphold Democracy (Haiti) early in his service. |
| 12. Sustained multiple gunshot wounds during a firefight in Mosul in August 2005 but continued to command, earning a Bronze Star with valor. |
| 13. Earned the nickname 'Gorilla' during his command in Iraq. |
| 14. Oversaw troop movements in Germany in early 2022 in response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. |
| 15. Oversaw major combat operations including U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025 and coordinated U.S. and regional response to Iran's missile and drone barrages against Israel. |
| 16. Spent every year from 2004-2014 leading conventional and special operations forces in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. |
