Philip Garrant

Philip Garrant
Philip Garrant
	Official portrait, 2024
Born	c. 1969 (age 56–57); Hanover, Maryland, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Air Force United States Space Force;
Service years	1991–2021 (Air Force) 2021–present (Space Force);
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	Space Systems Command Space Superiority Systems Directorate; Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Systems Division; 689th Armament Systems Squadron;
Conflicts	War in Afghanistan; Iraq War;
Awards	Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal; Legion of Merit;
Alma mater	Johns Hopkins University (BS) Capitol College (MS);
Spouse	Heather Garrant
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Philip Alan Garrant (born c. 1969) is a United States Space Force lieutenant general who serves as the second commander of Space Systems Command. He previously served as the deputy chief of space operations for strategy, plans, programs, and requirements.

Garrant received his commission from the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps program at the Johns Hopkins University in 1991. He is a career acquisitions officer who has led the 689th Armament Systems Squadron, Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Systems Division, and Space Superiority Systems Directorate. He was deployed in support of the Iraq War and the war in Afghanistan.

In 2021, Garrant transferred to the Space Force. He was promoted to lieutenant general and appointed as the second chief strategy and resourcing officer. In 2024, he took command of Space Systems Command.