Simeon G. Trombitas (born September 11, 1955) is a retired United States Army major general who served as the Commanding General of United States Army South from November 10, 2009 to September 24, 2012.
Biography He was born on September 11, 1955 to John Trombitas Sr. and Dorothy V. Trombitas née (Maier) Moyer of Warren, Ohio. He is of Hungarian descent on his father's side. He graduated from the Lordstown High School in 1973. In 1978, Trombitas graduated from the United States Military Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in to the Infantry Branch. His military education includes the Basic Officer Leaders Course, the Armor Officer Advanced Course, the Special Forces Officer Qualification Course, the United States Army Command and General Staff College, and the Armed Forces Staff College. He earned a Masters Degree in National Security Strategy from the U.S. Army War College.
He began his active duty in the 41st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Armored Division as an Infantry Platoon Leader, Scout Platoon Leader and Infantry Company Commander at Fort Hood, Texas. He was assigned to the Joint Readiness Training Center as a Senior Infantry Company Observer Controller. He served three tours in the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) as an ODA Commander, Special Forces Company Commander, Battalion Operations (S3) Officer, Group Executive Officer and Special Forces Battalion Commander. Assigned to USMILGP, El Salvador, he served as Senior Advisor to the 4th El Salvadoran Infantry Brigade. He served as the Assistant Deputy Director for Operations of United States Army Special Operations Command and Commander, U.S. Army Garrison, 7th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, Colorado. His Joint Duty Assignments include Deputy Director of Operations, United States Army Special Operations Command South in Panama; Commander, U.S. Military Group in Bogotá, Colombia, and Chief Regional Special Operations, Special Operations Division (J3), the Joint Staff, in Washington, D.C.
He served as a general officer in various duty assignments beginning as the Commanding General, Special Operations Command Korea. He assumed command of the Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service Transition Team, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He commanded U.S. Army South from 2009 to 2012, including deployment to Haiti for Operation Unified Response. He also served as the Senior Defense Official/Defense Attache at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, Mexico. His next assignment was the Deputy Commanding General of United States Army North. He retired in 2015. After retirement he worked as a security consultant and in 2017 became the Chairman of the Board Emeritus of the Green Beret Foundation.
Personal life Simeon Trombitas is married to Kellie Snyder and they have two children: Paul and Simeon.
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BadgeCombat Infantryman BadgeBadgeMaster Parachutist Badge1st rowDefense Superior Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster2nd rowLegion of MeritBronze Star with V device and one oak leaf clusterDefense Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster4th rowMeritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf clusterArmy Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clustersArmy Achievement Medal4th rowNational Defense Service Medal with two bronze service starsArmed Forces Expeditionary MedalIraq Campaign Medal with bronze service star5th rowGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalKorea Defense Service Medal6th rowMilitary Outstanding Volunteer Service MedalArmy Service RibbonArmy Overseas Service Ribbon with award numeral 47th rowOrder of Military Merit José María Córdova Officers ClassOrder of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla Commanders ClassAir Force Cross of Aeronautical Merit Commanders Class8th rowMedalla Militar Ministerio de Defensa National Servicios Distinguidos de ColumbiaDistinguished Service Medal of the Colombian Marine CorpsMedalla Torre de Castilla de ColumbiaBadges on left breast pocket lapelSpecial Forces Tab Ranger TabBadges above right breast pocket lapelUnited States Army Special Forces Distinctive unit insigniaColumbian Master Parachutist BadgeUnit awards above right breast pocket labelJoint Meritorious Unit Award with three oak leaf clustersValorous Unit Award with one oak leaf clusterPocket BadgesJoint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) Combat Service Identification Badge
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