David Hodne

David Matthew Hodne[2] (born November 30, 1969)[3] is a United States Army major general who serves as the commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson since August 19, 2021.[4][5] He most recently served as the 59th Commandant of the United States Army Infantry School from August 3, 2018 to August 6, 2021 and Chief of Infantry of the United States Army from July 16, 2018 to August 6, 2021.[6] He was simultaneously dual-hatted as Director of the Soldier Lethality Cross-Functional Team.[7][8][9]

Hodne, incoming commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division, passes the unit colors to Command Sergeant Major Adam Nash during the division change of command ceremony, August 19, 2021.
David M. Hodne
Born (1969-11-30) November 30, 1969
New York, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1991–present
RankMajor General
Commands held4th Infantry Division
United States Army Infantry School
1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division
2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment
Battles/warsGulf War
War in Afghanistan
Iraq War
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal (4)
Purple Heart
Alma materUnited States Military Academy (BS)
American Military University (MA)
Spouse(s)Shelley Hodne[1]

Hodne graduated from Clarkstown High School South in 1987.[10] He then attended the United States Military Academy, graduating in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering. Hodne later earned a Master of Arts in military studies in unconventional warfare from the American Military University.[2][11]

Hodne and his twin brother Daniel are the sons of Thomas and Ruth Hodne. Their father is a disabled military veteran. Daniel Hodne is also a 1991 West Point graduate who retired from the army as a colonel in 2017.[10][12][13][14]

Hodne is married to fellow 1991 West Point graduate Shelley Ann Berry who retired from the army as a colonel in 2012.[15][16]

References
  1. Sgt. Asa Bingham (2018-01-04). "Hodne receives 1st star". Fort Carson Mountaineer.
  2. "David Matthew Hodne". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved 2021-08-23.
  3. "Register of Graduates and Former Cadets of the United States Military Academy". 1991. p. 884. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
  4. "General Officer Assignments". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
  5. Marsilia, Matthew (2021-08-19). "4ID welcomes new commander". DVIDS.
  6. "Fort Benning welcomes new U.S. Army Infantry School Commandant". WTVM News. 2021-08-06.
  7. "Major General David M. Hodne". Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  8. Gatchell, Bryan (2018-08-10). "New commandant takes responsibility of US Army Infantry School". U.S. Army. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  9. "Major General David M. Hodne (USA)". Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  10. Eidolon. Vol. XV. West Nyack, New York: Clarkstown High School South. 1987. p. 239.
  11. "4th Infantry Division". U.S. Army. 2021-08-20. Retrieved 2021-08-23.
  12. "Daniel Christopher Hodne". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  13. "Army Lt. Col. Daniel C. Hodne". Hudson Valley Press. 2013-08-21. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  14. Hodne, Daniel (2017-03-04). "My Bid Farewell to the Army Blue". From the Green Notebook. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  15. "Hodne Named Commandant of U.S. Army Infantry School". Seeley Swan Pathfinder. Seeley Lake, Montana. 2018-04-19. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  16. "Shelley Ann Berry-Hodne". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved 2021-08-24.


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