Michael E. Martin

Michael E. Martin is a United States Air Force major general who has served as the director of operations of the United States Special Operations Command since July 2023. He most recently served as the commander of Special Operations Command Korea from June 23, 2021 to July 12, 2023.^[1][2][3] He previously served as the Director of Operations of the Air Force Special Operations Command and prior to that was the Deputy Commander of the NATO Special Operations Component Command-Afghanistan.^[4][5]

Michael E. Martin
Official portrait, 2021
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1993–present
Rank	Major General
Commands	Special Operations Command Korea 24th Special Operations Wing 724th Special Tactics Group 21st Special Tactics Squadron
Battles / wars	War in Afghanistan Iraq War
Awards	Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2)