Joshua M. Rudd (born c. 1971) is a United States Army lieutenant general who has served as the deputy commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command since September 2024.[1] He most recently served as the chief of staff of the United States Indo-Pacific Command from 2022 to 2024. He previously served as commander of Special Operations Command Pacific from 2020 to 2022.[2][3]

Joshua Rudd
Official portrait, 2024
Bornc. 1971 (age 52–53)
California, United States
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Years of service1993–present
RankLieutenant General
CommandsSpecial Operations Command Pacific
Joint Task Force National Capital Region
3rd Operations Support Group
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal (3)

In June 2024, Rudd was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as deputy commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Lieutenant General Joshua M. Rudd (USA)". General Officer Management Office. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  2. ^ "Force Protection Is a Pacific Priority | AFCEA International". www.afcea.org. November 2, 2022.
  3. ^ "Chief of Staff, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command". U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
  4. ^ "PN1913 - 1 nominee for Army, 118th Congress (2023-2024) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress".
  5. ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense.
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Military offices
Preceded by Commander of Special Operations Command Pacific
2020–2022
Succeeded by
Preceded by Chief of Staff of the United States Indo-Pacific Command
2022–2024
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command
2024–present
Incumbent