Curtis Scaparrotti
Curtis Michael "Mike" Scaparrotti (born March 5, 1956) is a retired United States Army four-star general who last served as the commander of United States European Command. He concurrently served as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe. Scaparrotti previously served as the director of the Joint Staff. Prior to his tour with the Joint Staff, Scaparrotti served as commander, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command and deputy commander, U.S. Forces – Afghanistan, the commanding general of I Corps and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and the commanding general of the 82nd Airborne Division.
Mike Scaparrotti | |
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Scaparrotti in uniform, active General | |
| Nickname(s) | "Scap" |
| Born | March 5, 1956 Logan, Ohio, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1978–2019 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Supreme Allied Commander Europe United States European Command United Nations Command ROK/U.S. Combined Forces Command United States Forces Korea I Corps International Security Assistance Force Joint Command 82nd Airborne Division |
| Battles/wars | Operation Joint Endeavor Operation Support Hope Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (3) Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (5) Bronze Star (3) |
| Alma mater | United States Military Academy (BS) University of South Carolina (MEd) |
In addition, Scaparrotti served in key leadership positions at the tactical, operational, and strategic level of the United States military, including as director of operations, United States Central Command and as the 69th commandant of cadets at the United States Military Academy. He commanded forces during Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan), Support Hope (Zaire/Rwanda), Joint Endeavour (Bosnia-Herzegovina), and Assured Response (Liberia).
In 1978 Scaparrotti graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. His military education includes the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Command and General Staff College, and the United States Army War College. He holds a master's degree in Administrative Education from the University of South Carolina.