Kenneth F. McKenzie

Kenneth F. McKenzie is a retired United States Marine Corps general who served as the commander of U.S. Central Command from 2019 to 2022.

His military career spanned several decades, during which he held various leadership positions.

McKenzie's tenure as CENTCOM commander coincided with significant events in the Middle East, including the killing of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the assassination of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani, and the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

His book, "The Melting Point," offers a firsthand account of these events and his experiences in military leadership at the highest levels.