Major General SUZANNE P. VARES-LUM
Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, United States Indo-Pacific Command
HQ, INDOPACOM
Camp H.M. Smith, HI
Since: May 2018
SOURCE OF COMMISSIONED SERVICE ROTC
EDUCATIONAL DEGREES
University of Hawaii at Manoa - BA - Journalism
University of Hawaii at Manoa - M.Ed. - Teaching
United States Army War College - MSS - Strategic Studies
MILITARY SCHOOLS ATTENDED:
Military Intelligence Officer Basic Course
Military Intelligence Officer Advanced Course
Command and General Staff Officer Course
United States Army War College
Training Institution Pre-Command Course
Transnational Security Cooperation Course
Army Force Integration Course for Senior Leaders
Army Strategic Education Program - Basic (ASEP-B)
Army Strategic Education Program - Advanced (ASEP-A)
Syracuse University, National Security Studies Management Course (NSSMC)
FOREIGN LANGUAGE(S) None Recorded
| PROMOTIONS |
DATE OF APPOINTMENT |
| 2LT |
26 Jun 89 |
| 1LT |
1 Apr 93 |
| CPT |
27 Jun 94 |
| MAJ |
1 Nov 00 |
| LTC |
7 Aug 06 |
| COL |
29 Sep 10 |
| BG |
28 Oct 15 |
| MG |
28 Jun 18 |
| FROM |
TO |
ASSIGNMENT |
| May 18 |
Present |
Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, United States Indo-Pacific Command, HQ, INDOPACOM, Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii |
| Oct 15 |
May 18 |
J5 Mobilization Assistant to Director of Strategic Plans and Policy, US Pacific Command, Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii |
| Apr 15 |
Oct 15 |
Chief of Joint Staff, Joint Force Headquarters, Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Apr 14 |
Apr 15 |
J2, Hawaii ARNG Element, Joint Force Headquarters, Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Feb 12 |
Mar 14 |
Commander, Headquarters, 298th Multifunction Training Brigade, Regional Training Institute, Waimanalo, Hawaii |
| Feb 10 |
Feb 12 |
J2, Hawaii ARNG Element, Joint Force Headquarters, Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Feb 08 |
Feb 10 |
Battalion Commander, 2nd Battallion, 298th Regiment, Regional Training Institute, Waimanalo, Hawaii |
| Mar 06 |
Mar 07 |
Joint Task Force J2, Joint Force Headquarters, Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Aug 04 |
Mar 06 |
G2, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 29th Brigade Combat Team, LSA Anaconda, Iraq |
| Dec 99 |
Aug 04 |
Intelligence Officer, Headquarters, State Area Command, Hawaii Army National Guard, Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Mar 99 |
Dec 99 |
Assistant Family Program Coordinator, Headquarters, State Area Command (-), Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Jun 98 |
Mar 99 |
Brigade Assistant S2, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 29th Separate Infantry Brigade, Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Sep 96 |
May 98 |
Company Commander, 229th Military Intelligence Company, Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Sep 95 |
Aug 96 |
S2, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 29th Separate Infantry Brigade, Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Dec 93 |
Aug 95 |
S2, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 29th Support Battalion, Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Jan 92 |
Aug 92 |
Company Executive Officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Support Company, 103rd Military Intelligence Battalion, Wurzburg, Germany |
| Apr 91 |
Jan 92 |
Platoon Leader, Headquarters and Headquarters Support Company, 103rd Military Intelligence Battalion, Wurzburg, Germany |
| Jan 90 |
Apr 91 |
Assistant S2, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division Artillery, Wurzburg, Germany |
| SUMMARY OF JOINT ASSIGNMENTS |
|
DATE |
GRADE |
| Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, United States Indo-Pacific Command, HQ, INDOPACOM, Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii |
|
May 18 - Present |
Major General |
| J5 Mobilization Assistant to Director of Strategic Plans and Policy, US Pacific Command, Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii |
|
Oct 15 - May 18 |
Brigadier General |
| Chief of Joint Staff, Joint Force Headquarters, Honolulu, Hawaii |
|
Apr 15 - Oct 15 |
Colonel |
| SUMMARY OF OPERATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS |
|
DATE |
GRADE |
| G2, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 29th Brigade Combat Team, LSA Anaconda, Iraq |
|
Aug 04 - Mar 06 |
Major |
US DECORATIONS AND BADGES:
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Army Commendation Medal (with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Achievement Medal (with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (with 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster)
National Defense Service Medal (with Bronze Star)
Iraqi Campaign Medal (with Bronze Star)
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Silver Hourglass and "M" Device)
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon (with Numeral "2")
Parachute Badge
Air Assault Badge
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
University of Hawaii Alumni Association, Member
Oahu Church of Christ, Ohana Group Assistant Leader
Pan-Pacific American Leaders and Mentors (PPALM), Treasurer U.S. Army War College Alumni Association, Member
Military Intelligence Corps Association, Member
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Member
Lean In Circles, USPACOM Leader
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:
2017 Ellis Island Medal of Honor 2017 Recipient, nominated by USPACOM Commander Admiral Harris
2017 SEH Women's History Month Honoree Panel Member, "Redefining Standards, Making a Difference, and Inspiring Others"
2016 University of Hawaii ROTC Hall of Fame Inductee
2016 National ROTC Hall of Fame Inductee, Ft. Knox, Kentucky
2015 Knowlton Awardee for Military Intelligence Corps Professionals
2013 Hawaii National Guard Association Outstanding Army Officer of the Year 2013 2011 U.S. Army War College Commandant's Writing Award for Research: Security in the Philippines and Indonesia: The U.S. Military Role in Southeast Asia
(As of 11 Sep 19)