John Uberti
Major General, U.S. Army

John Uberti was born in Merrick, New York.

Uberti graduated from the U.S. Military Academy with the Class of 1983 and was commissioned in the U.S. Army as a Second Lieutenant of Field Artillery. After completing the Field Artillery Officer Basic Course at Fort Sill, OK, he was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) where he served as a Fire Support Team Chief, Battery Fire Direction Officer, Battery Executive Officer and Battalion S4.

From 1988-89, he served with the 2nd Infantry Division in the Republic of Korea as the Plans and Operations Officer, 6th Battalion, 37th Field Artillery, a composite 8”/MLRS battalion. After completing his tour in Korea, Uberti was assigned to the 82d Airborne Division where he served as Battalion Maintenance Officer, 2nd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment. During Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, he commanded Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment.

Upon redeployment from Southwest Asia, he served as the Battalion Fire Support Officer, 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment. In 1992, he was assigned to Vicenza, Italy, where he served as Battalion Fire Support Officer, 3-325th Infantry (Airborne Battalion Combat Team) and as the Commander, Battery D, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment. In June 1995, Uberti returned to Fort Bragg, NC, and was assigned to the 18th Field Artillery Brigade (Airborne). His assignments were as Battalion Executive Officer, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 321st Field Artillery Regiment, Brigade Assistant S3 and Brigade S3. In June 1997, he was assigned to the Operations Directorate, Joint Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg.

He served as Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment from June 1999 until June 2001 and served as the Inspector General, 82nd Airborne Division from June 2001 until June 2002. Upon completion of the Naval War College in 2003, he was assigned to Headquarters Department of the Army, ODCS G/3/5/7 where he served as the Chief, Battle Command Division until July 2005. Uberti reported to Fort Sill in July 2005, where he served as Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Sill, until July 2007, and then as Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Fires Center of Excellence at Fort Sill. BG Uberti served as Commanding General, Installation Management Command, Korea Region, from July 2008 to June 2010.

From August 2011 to June 2013, he served as Deputy Commanding General-Support/Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Installation Management Command at Fort Sam Houston, TX. Uberti was promoted to the rank of Major General in August 2012.

In July 2013, MG Uberti became Chief of Staff, U.S. Strategic Command at Offutt Air Force Base, NE.

Education

Uberti is a graduate of the Field Artillery Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Army Command and General Staff College, and the Naval War College. He holds an MA degree in National Security and Strategic Studies.

Medals, Awards, Badges & Tabs

Army Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
Army Commendation Medal with Silver Oak Leaf Cluster
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Army Achievement Medal
National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Southwest Asia Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korea Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon with Award Numeral 2
NATO Medal (ISAF)
NATO Medal (Yugoslavia)
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
Army Meritorious Unit Commendation
Master Parachutist Badge
Air Assault Badge
Army Staff Identification Badge
Ranger Tab