Michael L. Howard

Michael L. Howard is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who last served as the deputy commander of the United States European Command. With a B.S. degree in biology from Mercer University and an M.S. degree in national security strategic studies from the National War College, Howard has a strong educational background. He previously held the position of commanding officer of the Military District of Washington (MDW) for two years. During that time, he had the honor of serving as the official escort for former President George W. Bush and his family during the state funeral for his father, former President George H. W. Bush, in late 2018.