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Bryan P. Fenton

b. 1965

American Army general

Military officer
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About Bryan P. Fenton

Born 1965. Bryan P. Fenton is an American military officer.

Bryan P. Fenton (born 1965) is a United States Army general who served as the 13th commander of the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida, from 30 August 2022 until 3 October 2025. Earlier, he had served as the 16th commander of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, from July 2021 to August 2022, and as a senior military assistant to two Secretaries of Defense, from 12 August 2019 to June 2021. He had previously served as the deputy commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command.

Fenton relinquished command of SOCOM to Navy Adm. Frank M. Bradley at a change of command ceremony in Tampa, Florida, on 3 October 2025, on the eve of his retirement.

Personal life Bryan Patrick Fenton was born in 1965 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is married with two daughters.

Awards and decorations Gen. Fenton accepts the USSOCOM command guidon from Command Sgt. Maj. Shane W. Shorter on 30 August 2022

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Important facts

Born
25 July 1965, New Orleans
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Military officer
Nationality
United States
Education
University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business, United States Army Command and General Staff College
Also known as
Bryan Fenton, Bryan Patrick Fenton

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bryan P. Fenton?

American Army general

When was Bryan P. Fenton born?

Bryan P. Fenton was born on 25 July 1965 in New Orleans.

What is Bryan P. Fenton's occupation?

Bryan P. Fenton is a military officer.

What nationality is Bryan P. Fenton?

Bryan P. Fenton is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bryan P. Fenton

· Wikidata: Q29919001

· DBpedia: Bryan P. Fenton

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