| Allegiance | United States |
|---|---|
| Branch | United States Army |
| Branch label | Branch |
| Service years | 1992–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | 1st Space Brigade 1st Space Battalion |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
Richard L. Zellmann is a United States Army lieutenant general who serves as the deputy commander of the United States Space Command. He previously served as the deputy combined joint force space component commander of the United States Space Command and 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 |
| Lieutenant General | November 3, 2025 |
References
- ^ "Brigadier General Richard L. Zellmann - General Officer Management Office". www.gomo.army.mil (retrieved may 7, 2025)
- ^ "Senior space officer to receive first star". www.army.mil
- ^ "Col Richard L. Zellmann to receive first star". DVIDS
- ^ "53rd Signal Battalion conducts change of command". DVIDS
- ^ "1st Space Brigade welcomes new commander". www.army.mil
- ^ "PN1049 — Army". U.S. Congress. 2023-09-21.