Patrick Ernest Matlock (born July 3, 1965) is a

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who serves as the Army's G-3/5/7 (deputy chief of staff for operations, plans and training) of the Army Staff since October 2022. He most recently served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations of the

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, and

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. Previously, he was the Commanding General of the 1st Armored Division.

Military career

Born in

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, Matlock graduated from the

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with a B.S. degree in 1988 and was assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood. Matlock was nominated and confirmed for promotion to

in April 2021, but he never assumed the rank. In September 2022, he was again nominated and confirmed for promotion to lieutenant general and appointment as deputy chief of staff for operations, plans, and training of the U.S. Army.

Personal

Matlock married Jacqueline Damaris "Jacqy" Franks on September 12, 1992. She is the daughter of General Tommy Franks. Matlock and his wife have three children.

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