Background
Arsdale, Lee Arnold Van was born on October 6, 1952 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Frank William and Mary Maxine (Hipsher) Van Arsdale.
Arsdale, Lee Arnold Van was born on October 6, 1952 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Frank William and Mary Maxine (Hipsher) Van Arsdale.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1974. Master of Science, University Colorado, 1994.
Commissioned, United States Army, 1974; platoon leader, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, 1974-1977; detachment commander, 10th Special Forces Group, Fort Devens, Massachusetts, 1977-1979; president, High Country Enterprises, Inc., Colorado Springs, 1980-1982; company commander, 172d Light Infantry Brigade, Fort Richardson, Alaska., 1983-1985; commander, United States Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, since 1985.
Leader Boy Scouts American, Fayetteville, 1991. Member MENSA, Elks Club.
Married Marilee Jane Schalk, December 30, 1977. Children: Lucas Franklin, Nathan Scott, Paul Matthew.
