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General Rodriguez is in Africa serving as the commander of AFRICOM.
On March 5, 2013, LtGen David M. Rodriguez was confirmed by the US Senate to take over as Commander, US AFRICOM. He relinquished the post of Commanding General, US Army Forces Command on March 15. He assumed command of AFRICOM on April 5, 2013 and served as commander until July 18, 2016.
David M. "Rod" Rodriguez (born 18 December 1954) still serving. United States Army officer who last served as the Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM). Wife late have 1 son. Previously, Rodriguez served as the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Forces Command from 12 September 2011 until 15 March 2013. He has also served as Commander, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command (IJC) and Deputy Commander, U.S. Forces - Afghanistan (USFOR-A) from 12 November 2009 to 11 July 2011.[1] Approved by the U.S. Senate on 5 March 2013, to take over AFRICOM from General Carter F. Ham. Rodriguez officially retired after a 40-year career on August 12, 2016.
Northwest Africa