Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM PDT
Military Affairs Forum works to enhance communication and opportunities between the civilian community and defense installations. During the event we will hold community updates, networking and listen to a keynote update.
La Quinta Inn and Suites Conference Center
1425 E 27th Street
Tacoma, WA 98421-2200
$35.00 Pre-Paid Member
$45.00 Pre-Paid Non-Members
$40.00 Members Walk-Ins
$50 Non-Member Walk-Ins
Complimentary admission for Military Uniformed Personnel.
Please call or email Janice for your registration; 253.627.2175 janiceh@tacomachamber.org
Janice Hutchins, 253.627.2175
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Speaker Bio:
Major General Matt McFarlane is the Deputy Commanding General for the U.S. Army – Pacific (USARPAC), located at Fort Shafter, Hawaii. He previously served as the Commanding General of the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, Colorado. He hails from Burke, VA, and was a distinguished military graduate at James Madison University, where he commissioned as an Infantry officer in 1992. Major General McFarlane served in Ranger, Airborne, and Mechanized Infantry formations, with extensive experience in both conventional and special operations. He has commanded at the Company through Division level while serving at a variety of duty stations in the continental United States, Italy, and Alaska. His operational and combat experience includes leading Soldiers in Operation Allied Force and Joint Guardian (Kosovo), Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan), and Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq). As a General Officer, Major General McFarlane served as the Deputy Commanding General (Operations) in the 82d Airborne Division and the Senior Military Assistant for the Deputy Secretary of Defense before assuming duties as Commanding General of the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, CO. Major General McFarlane holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from James Madison University and Master’s Degrees in Policy Management from Georgetown University, Management from Webster University, and National Security and Strategic Studies from the National War College. Major General McFarlane awards and decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Distinguished Service Medal, three Bronze Star Medals, the Combat Infantryman Badge with star, the Expert Infantryman Badge, the Master Parachutist Badge, and the Ranger Tab. Major General McFarlane is also a Distinguished Member of the 75th Ranger Regiment, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, and the 503d Infantry Regiment (Airborne). Major General McFarlane is married and he and his wife of 28 years have two sons
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