Major Gen. Steven W. Gilland will be promoted to Lt. Gen. and officially take charge of the U.S. Military Academy as the 61st Superintendent during the change of command ceremony on Monday, June 27.
Gilland graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1990. He holds a masters’ degree in military operational art and science. Prior to the U.S. Military Academy, Gilland attended Sherrard schools, graduating in 1986.
He has served as the 77th Commandant of Cadets of the U.S. Military Academy; Commanding General of the 2nd Infantry Division, South Korea; and most recently as the Deputy Commanding General 3rd Armored Corps, Fort Hood, Texas.
His awards and decorations include the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with V Device. He has earned the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Expert Infantryman’s Badge, Ranger Tab, Master Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, and the Military Free Fall Jumpmaster Badge.