MG Rodney O. Anderson, U.S. Army

Rodney O. Anderson served with the 24th Infantry Division, 2nd Infantry Division Artillery in Korea, the 82nd Airborne Division, and as Aide-de-Camp to the I Corps CG as a young officer. He completed two battery commands within the 319th FAR and then commanded 3rd-319th Airborne as a lieutenant colonel. He later commanded the 25th Infantry Division Artillery. His senior staff assignments include Deputy Chief, War Plans Division, Strategy, Plans and Policy, on the Army Staff; Chief, Operations Division, Information Operations Directorate on the Joint Staff and Executive Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. His deployments include Grenada in support of Operation URGENT FURY and Saudi Arabia during the First Gulf War. After promotion to Brigadier General, he became the Assistant Division Commander, 82nd Airborne Division, serving in Afghanistan during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. He later served as Director of Force Management and Deputy Commanding General, XVIII Airborne Corps. MG Anderson faithfully served the Army for more than 33 years while demonstrating the highest standards of leadership, professionalism, and selfless service. In retirement, he has continued his lifelong commitment to Soldiers, military families, veterans, and his community throughout Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and North Carolina. His enduring contributions to the Field Artillery, the Army, and his community exemplify a lifetime of distinguished service.