R.J. Garcia

R.J. Garcia is a United States Army brigadier general currently serving as the 81st Commandant of Cadets at the United States Military Academy (USMA), commonly known as West Point. He most recently served as the Deputy Commanding General - Support of the 25th Infantry Division from 2023-2024, and prior to that he served as the Executive Officer to the Deputy Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Camp H.M. Smith from 2021-2023. He subsequently earned master's degrees from Kansas State University and the U.S. Army War College.

Awards and decorations Garcia's awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Combat Action Badge, Senior Army Aviator Badge, Air Assault Badge, and the Army Staff Badge. Garcia has been inducted into the Army Aviation Association of America Order of St. Michael (Silver) for his contributions and service to the Army Aviation Branch.