Patrick E. Matlock
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| Born | (1965-07-03) July 3, 1965 (age 58) Yuba City, California |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1988–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | 1st Armored Division Fort Bliss 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal (3) |
Patrick Ernest Matlock (born July 3, 1965)[1][2] is a United States Army lieutenant general who serves as the Army's G-3/5/7 (deputy chief of staff for operations, plans and training) of the Army Staff since October 2022.[a] He most recently served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations of the United Nations Command, ROK/US Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea. Previously, he was the Commanding General of the 1st Armored Division.[6][7][8][9]
Born in Yuba City, California,[2] Matlock graduated from the United States Military Academy with a B.S. degree in 1988 and was assigned to the 1st Cavalry DivisionatFort Hood.[1]
Matlock was nominated and confirmed for promotion to lieutenant general in April 2021, but he never assumed the rank.[10] In September 2022, he was again nominated and confirmed for promotion to lieutenant general and appointment as deputy chief of staff for operations, plans, and training of the U.S. Army.[11]
Matlock married Jacqueline Damaris "Jacqy" Franks on September 12, 1992.[2] She is the daughter of General Tommy Franks. Matlock and his wife have three children.[8]
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| Preceded by | Deputy Director for Operations (Operations Team Four) of the Joint Staff 2014–2015 |
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| Preceded by | Deputy Commanding General (Support) of the 25th Infantry Division 2015–2016 |
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| Preceded by | Director of Training of the United States Army 2016–2018 |
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| Preceded by | Commanding General of the 1st Armored Division 2018–2020 |
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| Preceded by | Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations of the United Nations Command, ROK/US Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea 2020–2021 |
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| Preceded by | Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans, and Training of the United States Army 2022–present |
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