11 Facts About Sean MacFarland

Sean Barry MacFarland was born on February 12,1959 and is a retired three-star lieutenant general who served in the United States Army.

Sean MacFarland became deputy commanding general and chief of staff for the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command in April 2017, and retired from active duty 27 February 2018.

Sean MacFarland was commissioned into the United States Army in 1981 and has served in armor and cavalry units throughout his career.

Sean MacFarland was a cavalry platoon leader and troop executive officer in 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment at Ft.

Sean MacFarland commanded 2nd Battalion, 63rd Armor in Macedonia and Vilseck, Germany.

Sean MacFarland commanded 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division in Friedberg, Germany and in Iraq, where the Ready First fought in Tal Afar, Sinjar, Hit and Ramadi.

Sean MacFarland is a graduate of the United States Military Academy, the Command and General Staff College, the School of Advanced Military Studies, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.

Sean MacFarland earned a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Tech.

Sean MacFarland commanded 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division during the Iraq War and the Battle of Ramadi in 2006.

Sean MacFarland is the former Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations for the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan.

Sean MacFarland was previously the Commanding General of Fort Bliss and the 1st Armored Division, and the Commanding General of III Corps at Fort Hood.