David Hodne
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Born | New York, U.S. | November 30, 1969
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1991–present |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | 4th 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/wars | Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal (4) Purple Heart |
Alma mater | United 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 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]
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Other accoutrements | |||||||||||
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Expert Infantryman Badge | ||||||||||
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2nd Ranger Battalion Combat Service Identification Badge | ||||||||||
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75th Ranger Regiment Distinctive unit insignia | ||||||||||
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7 Overseas Service Bars |
References
- ^ Sgt. Asa Bingham (2018-01-04). "Hodne receives 1st star". Fort Carson Mountaineer.
- ^ a b "David Matthew Hodne". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved 2021-08-23.
- ^ "Register of Graduates and Former Cadets of the United States Military Academy". 1991. p. 884. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
- ^ "General Officer Assignments". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
- ^ Marsilia, Matthew (2021-08-19). "4ID welcomes new commander". DVIDS.
- ^ "Fort Benning welcomes new U.S. Army Infantry School Commandant". WTVM News. 2021-08-06.
- ^ "Major General David M. Hodne". Retrieved 2021-06-02.
- ^ Gatchell, Bryan (2018-08-10). "New commandant takes responsibility of US Army Infantry School". U.S. Army. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
- ^ "Major General David M. Hodne (USA)". Retrieved 2021-06-02.
- ^ a b Eidolon. Vol. XV. West Nyack, New York: Clarkstown High School South. 1987. p. 239.
- ^ "Daniel Christopher Hodne". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ "Army Lt. Col. Daniel C. Hodne". Hudson Valley Press. 2013-08-21. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ Hodne, Daniel (2017-03-04). "My Bid Farewell to the Army Blue". From the Green Notebook. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ "4th Infantry Division". U.S. Army. 2021-08-20. Retrieved 2021-08-23.
- ^ a b Public Affairs Office (August 19, 2021). "Hodne takes command of 4ID, Carson". www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ^ "Hodne Named Commandant of U.S. Army Infantry School". Seeley Swan Pathfinder. Seeley Lake, Montana. 2018-04-19. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
- ^ "Shelley Ann Berry-Hodne". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
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