Sean Bernabe

Sean C. Bernabe
Born1970 (age 54–55)
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Years of service1992–present[1]
RankLieutenant General
CommandsIII Armored Corps
1st Armored Division
Task Force Marne, 3rd Infantry Division
Operations Group, Joint Readiness Training Center
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division
2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment
Battles / warsIraq War
War in Afghanistan
AwardsLegion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal (3)
Alma materUnited States Military Academy (BS)
School of Advanced Military Studies (MMAS)
National War College (MNSS)
Children1[2]
RelationsDivorce

Sean Cardona Bernabe[3] (born 1970) is a United States Army lieutenant general who has served as the deputy commanding general of United States Army Europe and Africa since August 2024. He most recently served as the commanding general of III Armored Corps from 2022 to 2024.[4][5][6] He previously served as the commanding general of the 1st Armored Division from 2020 to 2022.[7][8]

Education and military career

Bernabe is a 1992 graduate of the United States Military Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. He holds a master's degree in military art and science from the School of Advanced Military Studies at the Army Command and General Staff College and a master's degree in national security strategy from the National War College.[2]

Bernabe served as Deputy Commanding General, United States Army Europe from July to September 2020.[2][9][10]

In May 2024, Bernabe was nominated for assignment as deputy commanding general of United States Army Europe and Africa.[11][12]

References

  1. ^ "PN928 — Army, 102nd Congress (1991–1992)". U.S. Congress. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Biographical Data Book – Capstone, Class 2019-4" (PDF). p. 31. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
  3. ^ "United States Military Academy West Point Howiter Yearbook (1992)". p. 682. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
  4. ^ "PN1902 — Maj. Gen. Sean C. Bernabe — Army". United States Congress. 4 April 2022.
  5. ^ "MG Bernabe '92 Selected for Appointment to LTG". West Point Association of Graduates. 29 April 2022. Archived from the original on 30 April 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  6. ^ "III Armored Corps to host change of command". Fort Hood Press Center. Fort Hood, Texas: Fort Hood Public Affairs. 29 September 2022. Archived from the original on 30 September 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  7. ^ "New 1st Armored Division commander to formally take over Wednesday". 29 September 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
  8. ^ Rovero, Jessica (15 July 2022). "1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss welcome new commander". DVIDS. Fort Bliss, Texas: 1st Armored Division. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  9. ^ "1st Armored Division & Fort Bliss Welcomes New Commanding General". U.S. Army. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
  10. ^ "Major General Sean C. Bernabe (USA)". Retrieved 2 June 2021.
  11. ^ "PN1757 — Lt. Gen. Sean C. Bernabe — Army". U.S. Congress. 14 May 2024.
  12. ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 17 May 2024.
Military offices
Preceded by Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans, and Training of United States Army Europe
2018–2020
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Commanding General of United States Army Europe
2020
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of the 1st Armored Division
2020–2022
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of the III Armored Corps
2022–2024
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Commanding General of United States Army Europe and Africa
2024–present
Incumbent