David Eugene Lee is a Colonel in the US Army Reserve with over 28 years of military service. He currently serves as the Commander of the Army Reserve Element and Deployment Distribution Operations Chief for AFRICOM. Lee has a Bachelor's degree from Pittsburg State University and a Master's in Business from Webster University. Throughout his career, he has served in various logistics and support roles, including multiple deployments to Iraq. He has received several decorations, including the Bronze Star Medal.