Markus Laubenthal
Markus Laubenthal | |
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General Markus Laubenthal (pictured as a one star) | |
| Born | 4 December 1962 Aachen, West Germany |
| Allegiance | West Germany (to 1990) Germany |
| Branch | German Army |
| Service years | 1982–present |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | 1st Panzer Division 12th Panzer Brigade 203rd Panzer Battalion |
| Conflicts | War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Legion of Merit |
| Alma mater | Bundeswehr Command and Staff College Joint Services Command and Staff College King's College London (MA) |
Markus Laubenthal (born 4 December 1962) is a German Army general who has served as the chief of staff of Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe since 2024. Among his previous commands, he was notably the Deputy Inspector General of the Bundeswehr from 2020 to 2024, and the commander of the 1st Panzer Division from 2017 to 2018. He was also the first non-American chief of staff of the United States Army Europe, from 2014 to 2017.