According to the Air Force, Lt. Gen. Howell is the 15th commander of Joint Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg. Howell graduated the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1987, and 'earned his wings' at Fort Rucker Alabama.
Howell is a career helicopter pilot with assignments not only in rescue, but in special operations as well, and participated in operations in numerous countries including Iraq and Afghanistan, logging over 2,600 hours of flight time. Howell also served as the U.S. Special Operations Command Vice Commander in Washington, D.C. where he planned, coordinated, and executed USSOCOM initiatives with numerous government agencies.
On October 28, McConnell tweeted on the matter, saying, "My fellow Kentuckians & I are especially proud that Lt. Gen. Scott Howell, a Cadiz, #kentucky native, is currently leading the Joint Special Operations Command and oversaw this daring mission."
Congressman Comer praised Howell and other military personnel in a Facebook post, "We salute our military members and special forces, led by KY-1 Cadiz native Lieutenant General Scott Howell, for their distinguished service in bringing down ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. America is grateful for their bravery!"
According to President Trump, 48-year-old al-Baghdadi killed himself and three of his children by suicide vest, after retreating into a dead-end tunnel while being pursued by U.S. troops and military K9's.
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