Kirk W. Smith
American Air Force general
About Kirk W. Smith
Born 1967.
Kirk William Smith is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who served as the deputy commander of the United States Africa Command. Prior to that, he was the commander of the Special Operations Command Europe of the United States European Command.
Awards and decorations
Effective dates of promotions + Rank Date Second LieutenantMay 31, 1989 First LieutenantMay 31, 1991 CaptainMay 31, 1993 MajorSeptember 1, 2000 Lieutenant ColonelApril 1, 2005 ColonelSeptember 1, 2009 Brigadier GeneralDecember 3, 2014 Major GeneralJuly 3, 2018 Lieutenant GeneralAugust 4, 2020
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Who is Kirk W. Smith?
American Air Force general
When was Kirk W. Smith born?
Kirk W. Smith was born on 23 January 1967.
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