Sean M. Farrell is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who has served as the deputy commander of United States Special Operations Command since March 2024.[1] He most recently served as the deputy commanding general of the Joint Special Operations Command from 2021 to 2024. He previously served as director of force structure, requirements, resources, and strategic assessments of the United States Special Operations Command.[2][3][4]

Sean M. Farrell
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1990–present
RankLieutenant General
Commands1st Special Operations Wing
27th Special Operations Group
16th Special Operations Squadron
Battles / warsWar in Afghanistan
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3)
Distinguished Flying Cross

In September 2023, Farrell was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Lieutenant General Sean M. Farrell". Instagram. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  2. ^ "Major General Sean M. Farrell". www.af.mil.
  3. ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
  4. ^ "Hurlburt commander to be promoted to general". The Pulse. December 1, 2015.
  5. ^ "PN934 — Maj. Gen. Sean M. Farrell, 118th Congress (2023-2024)". U.S. Congress. September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
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Military offices
Preceded by Commander of the 1st Special Operations Wing
2015–2016
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Strategic Plans, Programs and Requirements of the Air Force Special Operations Command
2016–2018
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Force Structure, Requirements, Resources, and Strategic Assessments of the United States Special Operations Command
2019–2021
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Commanding General of the Joint Special Operations Command
2021–2024
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Commander of the United States Special Operations Command
2024–present
Incumbent