Richard Zellmann

Richard L. Zellmann
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Years of service1992–present
RankMajor General
Commands1st Space Brigade
1st Space Battalion
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal

Richard L. Zellmann is a United States Army major general. As of 2025, he serves as the deputy combined joint force space component commander of the United States Space Command. He previously served as the command's deputy director for operations.[1][2][3][4][5]

In September 2023, Zellman was nominated for promotion to major general[6] and promoted in December.[1]

Dates of promotion

Rank Date
Brigadier general August 2, 2020
Major general December 5, 2023

References

  1. ^ a b "Brigadier General Richard L. Zellmann - General Officer Management Office". www.gomo.army.mil. (retrieved may 7, 2025)
  2. ^ "Senior space officer to receive first star". www.army.mil.
  3. ^ "Col Richard L. Zellmann to receive first star". DVIDS.
  4. ^ "53rd Signal Battalion conducts change of command". DVIDS.
  5. ^ "1st Space Brigade welcomes new commander". www.army.mil.
  6. ^ "PN1049 — Army". U.S. Congress. September 21, 2023.