Paula Lodi

Paula C. Lodi is a United States Army major general who has served as commanding general of the United States Army Medical Research and Development Command since July 10, 2024. She served as commanding general of the 18th Medical Command (Deployment Support) from June 2022 to July 2024. She previously served as Deputy Commanding General for Support of the United States Army Medical Command from July 2021 to May 2022. Lodi was the first female commander of the 44th Medical Brigade. She is also the younger sister of Lieutenant General Maria Barrett. Lodi and Barrett are the United States Army's first ever sister General Officer tandem.

Early and personal life Lodi grew up in Franklin, Massachusetts, outside of Boston. She is the daughter of Ruston Lodi, an Italian immigrant, World War II veteran, Silver Star recipient, and school teacher; and Clara Lodi, an educator. Lodi has four siblings. Her elder sister, Maria Barrett, is a United States Army lieutenant general. and the promotion took effect on February 3, 2023.

Awards Legion of Merit (4 Oak Leaf Clusters) Bronze Star Medal (2 Oak Leaf Clusters) Meritorious Service Medal (6 Oak Leaf Clusters) Humanitarian Service Medal Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal Expert Field Medical Badge Parachutist Badge

Honors Recipient – Dr. Mary E. Walker and the St. Joan D’Arc Awards Official Order of Military Medical Merit (O2M3). "A" proficiency designator awarded by the Surgeon General.