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David M. Hodne
Major General David M. Hodne (2).jpg
Born (1969-11-30) November 30, 1969 (age 54)
New York, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1991–present
RankMajor General
Commands held4th Infantry Division
United States Army Infantry School
1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division
2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment
Battles/warsGulf War
War in Afghanistan
Iraq War
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal (4)
Purple Heart
Alma materUnited States Military Academy (BS)
American Military University (MA)
Spouse(s)Shelley Hodne[1]

David Matthew Hodne[2] (born November 30, 1969)[3] is a United States Army major general who serves as the commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson since August 19, 2021.[4][5] He most recently served as the 59th Commandant of the United States Army Infantry School from August 3, 2018 to August 6, 2021 and Chief of Infantry of the United States Army from July 16, 2018 to August 6, 2021.[6] He was simultaneously dual-hatted as Director of the Soldier Lethality Cross-Functional Team.[7][8][9]

Early life

Hodne and his twin brother Daniel are the sons of Thomas and Ruth Hodne. Their father is a disabled military veteran. Daniel Hodne is also a 1991 West Point graduate who retired from the army as a colonel in 2017.[10][11][12][13] graduated from Clarkstown High School South in 1987.[10]

Military career

Hodne, incoming commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division, passes the unit colors to Command Sergeant Major Adam Nash during the division change of command ceremony, August 19, 2021.

Hodne then attended the United States Military Academy, graduating in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering. Hodne later earned a Master of Arts in military studies in unconventional warfare from the American Military University.[2][14] After completing the Ranger Indoctrination Program (RIP) known today as the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program or "RASP", Hodne was assigned to the 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment in which he served multiple tours of duty to both Iraq and Afghanistan in support of the Gulf War and the War on Terror. Hodne has commanded the United States Army Infantry School and is currently the commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division in Fort Carson, Colorado, assuming command on August 19, 2021.[15]

Personal life

Hodne is married to fellow 1991 West Point graduate Shelley Ann Berry who retired from the army as a colonel in 2012.[16][17]

Awards and decorations

Hodne was awarded the following decorations during his military career:[15]

Combat Infantry Badge.svg
Bronze oak leaf cluster
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Bronze oak leaf-3d.svgBronze oak leaf-3d.svgBronze oak leaf-3d.svgBronze oak leaf-3d.svg
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze star
Bronze star
 Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svgBronze-service-star-3d-vector.svgBronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svgBronze-service-star-3d-vector.svgBronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg
Bronze star
Ranger Tab.svg Master Parachutist 1 Combat Star.png AirAssault.gif
Badge Combat Infantryman Badge
1st row Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit
with 1 Oak leaf cluster
(2 awards)
2nd row Bronze Star
with 3 bronze Oak leaf clusters
(4 awards) 		Purple Heart Meritorious Service Medal
with 3 bronze Oak leaf clusters
(4 awards)
3rd row Joint Service Commendation Medal Army Commendation Medal
with 4 bronze Oak leaf clusters
(5 awards) 		Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
4th row Air Force Commendation Medal Army Achievement Medal National Defense Service Medal
with 1 Service star
5th row Southwest Asia Service Medal
with 1 bronze Campaign star 		Afghanistan Campaign Medal
with 3 bronze Campaign stars 		Iraq Campaign Medal
with 3 bronze Campaign stars
6th row Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
with 1 bronze Campaign star 		Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Army Service Ribbon
7th row Army Overseas Service Ribbon NATO Medal
for service with ISAF 		Kuwait Liberation Medal
(Kuwait)
Badges Ranger Tab Master Parachutist Badge
with 1 combat jump star 		Air Assault Badge
Other accoutrements
Expert Infantry Badge.svg Expert Infantryman Badge
2 Ranger Battalion Shoulder Sleeve Insignia.svg 2nd Ranger Battalion
Combat Service Identification Badge
Distinctive unit insignia of the 75th Ranger Regiment.svg 75th Ranger Regiment
Distinctive unit insignia
ArmyOSB.svg 7 Overseas Service Bars

References

  1. ^ Sgt. Asa Bingham (2018-01-04). "Hodne receives 1st star". Fort Carson Mountaineer.
  2. ^ a b "David Matthew Hodne". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved 2021-08-23.
  3. ^ "Register of Graduates and Former Cadets of the United States Military Academy". 1991. p. 884. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
  4. ^ "General Officer Assignments". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
  5. ^ Marsilia, Matthew (2021-08-19). "4ID welcomes new commander". DVIDS.
  6. ^ "Fort Benning welcomes new U.S. Army Infantry School Commandant". WTVM News. 2021-08-06.
  7. ^ "Major General David M. Hodne". Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  8. ^ Gatchell, Bryan (2018-08-10). "New commandant takes responsibility of US Army Infantry School". U.S. Army. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  9. ^ "Major General David M. Hodne (USA)". Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  10. ^ a b Eidolon. Vol. XV. West Nyack, New York: Clarkstown High School South. 1987. p. 239.
  11. ^ "Daniel Christopher Hodne". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  12. ^ "Army Lt. Col. Daniel C. Hodne". Hudson Valley Press. 2013-08-21. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  13. ^ Hodne, Daniel (2017-03-04). "My Bid Farewell to the Army Blue". From the Green Notebook. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  14. ^ "4th Infantry Division". U.S. Army. 2021-08-20. Retrieved 2021-08-23.
  15. ^ a b Public Affairs Office (August 19, 2021). "Hodne takes command of 4ID, Carson". www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  16. ^ "Hodne Named Commandant of U.S. Army Infantry School". Seeley Swan Pathfinder. Seeley Lake, Montana. 2018-04-19. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  17. ^ "Shelley Ann Berry-Hodne". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
Military offices
Preceded by Commander of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division
2013–2017 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Commanding General (Maneuver) of the 4th Infantry Division
2017–2018 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Commandant of the United States Army Infantry School
and Chief of Infantry
2018–2021 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of the 4th Infantry Division
2021–present 		Incumbent


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