Paul E. Funk II

Paul Edward Funk II (born 1962) is a retired four-star general in the United States Army who last served as the commanding officer of the Army Training and Doctrine Command. He previously served as the 60th Commanding General of III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas, and as the Commanding General, Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve. Funk was born at Fort Hood, Texas, graduated from Fort Knox High School, and was commissioned an Armor Officer through ROTC upon graduation from Montana State University in 1984. His first assignments saw him serve in a variety of Armor and Cavalry roles to include Tank Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, Squadron Commander of 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment and Brigade Commander of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division located at Fort Hood.

Paul E. Funk II
Funk in 2019
Born1962 (age 6162)
Fort Hood, Texas, United States
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Years of service1984–2022
RankGeneral
Commands heldTraining and Doctrine Command
III Corps
Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve
1st Infantry Division
1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division
Battles/warsOperation Desert Shield
Gulf War
Iraq War
War in Afghanistan
Operation Inherent Resolve
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal with "C" device
Army Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (4)
Bronze Star Medal (4)
RelationsLTG Paul E. Funk (father)
LTG John J. Yeosock (father-in-law)
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