Scott A. Spellmon
Scott A. Spellmon is the 55th Chief of Engineers of the United States Army and the commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).[1] Spellmon graduated from the United States Military Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1986 and was commissioned into the Army Corps of Engineers. Spellmon also has received master's degrees from both the United States Army War College and the University of Illinois.[2]
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| Born | Bloomingdale, New Jersey, United States |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1986–present |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Chief of Engineers |
| Alma mater | United States Military Academy (BS), United States Army War College (MS), University of Illinois (MS) |
Raised in Bloomingdale, New Jersey, Spellmon graduated from Butler High School in 1982.[3]
In January 2020, President Donald Trump nominated Spellmon to succeed LTG Todd T. Semonite as the 55th Chief of Engineers.[4] Spellmon was confirmed by congress and officially assumed duties on September 10, 2020.[5]
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References
- Ichniowski, Tom. "Spellmon Is Confirmed as Army Corps Next Chief". Engineering News Record. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- "Q&A With Alumnus Scott Spellmon". University of Illinois. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- "Bloomingdale native promoted to brigadier general", United States Army Test and Evaluation Command via The Record, October 8, 2013. Accessed January24, 2021. "Bloomingdale native Scott A. Spellmon was promoted to brigadier general in a ceremony at Fort Hood, Texas, last week.... A 1982 graduate of Butler High School, Spellmon was commissioned a second lieutenant from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1986."
- "PN1400 — Maj. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon — Army". Library of Congress. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- "Lieutenant General Scott A. Spellmon". U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
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| Preceded by Todd T. Semonite |
Chief of Engineers 2020— |
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